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Malta's SBC Lisbon pitch spotlights October tax and VAT shifts
Regulation
iGaming

Malta's SBC Lisbon pitch spotlights October tax and VAT shifts

Malta presented a consolidated iGaming pitch at SBC Lisbon, with focus on tax and VAT changes effective October 1.

19 Oct 2026
MFSA mystery shopping finds weak sales practices in insurance investment products
Regulation
Finance

MFSA mystery shopping finds weak sales practices in insurance investment products

The MFSA's 2026 mystery shopping exercise uncovered recurring weaknesses in how insurance-based investment products are sold, raising compliance risks for intermediaries.

19 Oct 2026
FIRST.bet's Sweden push puts Malta-licensed B2B sportsbook model to work
Sports Betting
iGaming

FIRST.bet's Sweden push puts Malta-licensed B2B sportsbook model to work

Malta-licensed FIRST.bet is taking its frontend-less sportsbook engine into Sweden, betting operators want to own the player-facing product.

16 Oct 2026
PN leader puts Malta's untapped maritime potential in political spotlight
Shipping
Maritime

PN leader puts Malta's untapped maritime potential in political spotlight

The PN leader says Malta's maritime sector has significant untapped potential, putting the industry back on the political agenda. What it means for business remains to be seen.

13 Oct 2026
Malta Hosts $750,000 Dota 2 Playoffs as Esports Investment Strategy Takes Centre Stage
Esports
iGaming

Malta Hosts $750,000 Dota 2 Playoffs as Esports Investment Strategy Takes Centre Stage

Six top Dota 2 teams compete in Malta for $750,000 prize pool as GamingMalta's esports partnership enters its next phase.

12 Oct 2026
CrediaBank's Greek brokerage buy signals deeper play in investment services ahead of HSBC Malta deal
M&A
Finance

CrediaBank's Greek brokerage buy signals deeper play in investment services ahead of HSBC Malta deal

CrediaBank completes acquisition of 70% of Pantelakis Securities, expanding investment banking capabilities as it prepares to take over HSBC Malta.

07 Oct 2026
AMLA finalises key AML rules: Maltese firms face tighter due diligence, group compliance
Regulation
Finance

AMLA finalises key AML rules: Maltese firms face tighter due diligence, group compliance

The EU's anti-money laundering authority has finalised regulatory technical standards that will impose stricter due diligence and group-wide compliance requirements on Maltese firms.

07 Oct 2026
Budget 2027: €400 million energy support commitment shapes business outlook
Economy
Finance

Budget 2027: €400 million energy support commitment shapes business outlook

Stable energy prices remain central to the government’s economic plans, as employers await clarity on wage adjustments and further household support.

06 Oct 2026
Malta Secures Second Place in EU for Programming Talent
Digital Transformation
Tech

Malta Secures Second Place in EU for Programming Talent

A programme of coding activities and new school initiatives puts the development of Malta’s future technology workforce in focus.

06 Oct 2026
Tourist arrivals surge 14.7% in August but per capita spending dips
Tourism
Hospitality

Tourist arrivals surge 14.7% in August but per capita spending dips

Malta welcomed 539,655 tourists in August 2026, up 14.7% year-on-year, but average spending per visitor fell to €937 for the January-August period, NSO data shows.

05 Oct 2026
Profitless Growth Plagues Over Half of Malta's Family Businesses, Survey Reveals
Corporate Governance
Leadership

Profitless Growth Plagues Over Half of Malta's Family Businesses, Survey Reveals

A new survey shows 55% of Maltese family businesses saw profits stall or decline despite higher sales, with mid-sized firms hit hardest.

05 Oct 2026
Leadership

First woman chair for Gozo development authority as Camilleri, Attard take top roles

Abigail Camilleri becomes first woman to chair Gozo Regional Development Authority; economist Juergen Attard appointed CEO. New leadership team takes over.

02 Oct 2026