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Central Bank of Malta and World Bank Group discuss reserve management strategies
Investment
Finance

Central Bank of Malta and World Bank Group discuss reserve management strategies

The Central Bank of Malta hosted World Bank Group Treasury representatives for two days of talks on reserve management, governance, and investment frameworks.

04 Nov 2026
Central Bank Sets 2028 Deadline for Pan-European Payments Scheme
Regulation
Finance

Central Bank Sets 2028 Deadline for Pan-European Payments Scheme

CBM Directive No. 21 creates a selection process for a pan-European P2P and point-of-interaction scheme, with obligations for payment providers from April 2028.

04 Nov 2026
Property Prices Mask Sales Slowdown as Rents Rise
Property Market
Real Estate

Property Prices Mask Sales Slowdown as Rents Rise

Central Bank report shows high prices compensate for fewer sales, while rental demand pushes rents up.

04 Nov 2026
Catering Association Calls Budget 'Bittersweet' for Hospitality Sector
Tourism
Hospitality

Catering Association Calls Budget 'Bittersweet' for Hospitality Sector

The Malta Catering Association describes the 2027 budget as 'bittersweet', citing mixed measures for restaurants and hotels.

04 Nov 2026
Malta scales back foreign licence AML reforms after industry pushback
Regulation
iGaming

Malta scales back foreign licence AML reforms after industry pushback

The MGA softens key proposals for Recognition Notice holders, including scrapping a legal opinion template and exempting B2B suppliers.

04 Nov 2026
Malta household income growth slows sharply in 2025 as spending holds steady
Economy
Finance

Malta household income growth slows sharply in 2025 as spending holds steady

Household disposable income per capita grew 4.2% in 2025, down from 11.6% in 2024, as consumption rose 5.2%.

04 Nov 2026
MSE extends losing streak as bank earnings fail to lift sentiment
Investment
Finance

MSE extends losing streak as bank earnings fail to lift sentiment

The MSE Equity Index fell for a fourth week despite strong earnings from BOV and APS Bank, as property and telecom stocks dragged.

04 Nov 2026
Moody's warns Malta's strong growth capped by spending, rule-of-law gaps
Economy
Business

Moody's warns Malta's strong growth capped by spending, rule-of-law gaps

Moody's affirms A2 rating with stable outlook but flags rising deficit, energy subsidies, and institutional weaknesses as constraints on credit strength.

04 Nov 2026
Geraldine Spiteri joins ComeOn Group board, strengthening legal oversight
Corporate Governance
Leadership

Geraldine Spiteri joins ComeOn Group board, strengthening legal oversight

Geraldine Spiteri brings legal expertise to a director role at ComeOn Group, reinforcing the company's compliance and governance focus.

04 Nov 2026
BOV raises profit guidance after strong Q3, operating income up 6%
Banking
Finance

BOV raises profit guidance after strong Q3, operating income up 6%

Bank of Valletta reports €189.6 million profit before tax for nine months, raises 2026 guidance lower bound to €230 million.

04 Nov 2026
MBB urges aligned EU budget push to protect Maltese business interests
Regulation
Business

MBB urges aligned EU budget push to protect Maltese business interests

The Malta Business Bureau calls for coordinated advocacy to secure a favourable EU budget and policies for Maltese SMEs.

04 Nov 2026
Malta's Budget Deficit Nearly Doubles as Spending Surges Past Revenue Growth
Economy
Finance

Malta's Budget Deficit Nearly Doubles as Spending Surges Past Revenue Growth

Malta's Consolidated Fund deficit hit €484.8m by September 2026, nearly double the previous year, as spending growth outpaced a strong rise in tax revenue.

04 Nov 2026