BN Talks

Digital euro could eliminate refund delays, says ECB

March 27, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

ECB officials say 'conditional payments' could transform everyday transactions

Malta moves to shape rules for prediction markets

March 25, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Economy Minister says prediction markets can provide significant innovation opportunities

Malta Enterprise-supported startup Smart Materials launches Huggah

March 25, 2026
by BN Writer

A milestone for Malta’s startup ecosystem

€2 million restoration scheme opens for Gozo properties, including businesses in UCAs

March 25, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Eligible applicants may benefit from varying levels of funding depending on the type of property

Corinthia Palace launches ‘Palace Concerts’ series in Malta

March 24, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

New live music programme opens on Palm Sunday, blending classical performance with fine dining at the Attard hotel

Transport Malta yet to decide on payment model for private car park scheme 

March 24, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Transport Malta is gauging the level of interest from businesses in opening their car parks to the public outside regular ...

Corinthia Palace strengthens luxury positioning with Virtuoso and American Express

March 23, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

The development comes as the property enters a new phase following an extensive refurbishment

Blogs
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

A Liquidity Provider for the corporate bond market

March 5, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Edward Rizzo suggests the Malta Development Bank could play an important role in revitalising the secondary market for corporate bonds

Gerasimos Papaleventis

What if we blend iTunes, Uber & Netflix into banking?

March 3, 2026
by Gerasimos Papaleventis

Instant payments, T+1, and AI. Like iTunes, Uber and Netflix for finance!

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ACE: VAT cut to 7% ‘primarily aimed at supporting industry’, with consumers only indirect beneficiaries

March 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

ACE says it has long advocated for a VAT reduction

Malta’s rubbish recycling rate places it among EU’s worst performers

March 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Malta continues to lag significantly behind leading performers such as Germany

EU-funded acceleration programme targets Maltese blue economy startups

March 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Equity-free funding, international pilot testing and investor connections are on offer for Maltese startups through the MED-Hubs programme

Cyber Resilience Summit highlights urgency of strengthening Malta’s digital defences

March 18, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

How can organisations can better prepare for and respond to cyber incidents?

Vessel sales and registration account for two-thirds of Maltese superyacht sector

March 17, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The sector is characerised by notably high productivity, consistent with the higher-value services provided

Maltese fertiliser importers yet to feel impact of Middle East tensions

March 17, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

While Malta’s market remains stable for now, developments across Europe suggest a more complex picture is emerging

Malta Maritime Forum calls for freezing of EU ‘green’ law until worldwide system in place 

March 16, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Malta Maritime Forum encouraged by feedback received during high-level Brussels meetings

Last-minute bookings to Malta linked to Middle East conflict slow after initial spike

March 16, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

MHRA President Tony Zahra says the booking rush has died down

How Mediterrania Capital Partners is bridging private equity and public markets to unlock Africa’s potential

March 16, 2026
by BN Writer

ASEF is reshaping how institutional investors think about Africa’s public markets: a growth engine and a diversifier in global portfolios

The cybersecurity wake-up call for European manufacturers

March 16, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

As products include more digital elements, manufacturers face a 'steep learning curve' to embed cybersecurity

Maltese trailers ‘face €272 surcharge’ for Genoa trip due to war-driven cost surges  

March 13, 2026
by Tim Diacono

ATTO warned these increases will ripple through the supply chain and ultimately impact Maltese consumers