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BNF Bank reshuffles top team with new chiefs for banking and risk
Banking
Finance

BNF Bank reshuffles top team with new chiefs for banking and risk

Glen Smith becomes Chief Banking Officer and Tiziana Bugeja Chief Risk Officer at BNF Bank, effective September 2026, subject to MFSA approval.

07 Sept 2026
HSBC Malta backs London push to sell financial services to UK investors
Investment
Finance

HSBC Malta backs London push to sell financial services to UK investors

HSBC Malta is partnering with FinanceMalta and MFSAC for a London reception targeting senior stakeholders to boost Malta's financial services profile.

07 Sept 2026
Merkanti Holding Misses Bond Interest Payment as Liquidity Squeeze Worsens
Regulation
Finance

Merkanti Holding Misses Bond Interest Payment as Liquidity Squeeze Worsens

Merkanti Holding missed its bond interest payment, scrambling for bridge financing. The delay highlights deepening liquidity strains and raises MFSA oversight questions.

21 Aug 2026
Malta's businesses urged to weigh in on euro banknote redesign
Economy
Finance

Malta's businesses urged to weigh in on euro banknote redesign

The Central Bank of Malta is calling on residents and businesses to participate in the ECB survey on the future design of euro banknotes, with implications for cash-dependent industries.

04 Aug 2026
BOV opens refurbished Żejtun branch with carbon footprint pilot
Banking
Finance

BOV opens refurbished Żejtun branch with carbon footprint pilot

BOV's twelfth refurbished branch opens in Żejtun with a pilot carbon footprint study, projecting 29 tonnes CO2 savings per year.

04 Aug 2026
CrediaBank profits surge 45% ahead of HSBC Malta acquisition
Investment
Finance

CrediaBank profits surge 45% ahead of HSBC Malta acquisition

The Greek lender posted €53.6m in recurring profits for H1 2026 as it waits for regulatory sign-off on the €200m HSBC deal.

02 Aug 2026
BOV posts €119.8m H1 profit, maintains €210m-€250m full-year guidance
Banking
Finance

BOV posts €119.8m H1 profit, maintains €210m-€250m full-year guidance

BOV reported a pre-tax profit of €119.8m for H1 2026, down from the exceptional prior year but in line with full-year guidance. The bank also announced an interim dividend.

28 Jul 2026
EU Reaches PSD3 and PSR Compromise: What It Means for Malta
Regulation
Finance

EU Reaches PSD3 and PSR Compromise: What It Means for Malta

The EU's final compromise on PSD3 and PSR tightens harmonisation, adds crypto rules and strengthens consumer transparency. Maltese payment firms face new compliance obligations.

28 Apr 2026