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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.

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.

Property Prices Mask Sales Slowdown as Rents Rise
Central Bank report shows high prices compensate for fewer sales, while rental demand pushes rents up.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.