Skills strategy proposes training leave laws and incentives to push employers to upskill workforce
While Malta enjoys strong employment levels, many employers – especially SMEs – face constraints such as limited time
BN Talks
2026 Edition
Education
June 4, 2025
Mastering the language of business: How BELS is crafting bespoke training for a dynamic economy
BELS Malta Director of Studies Arianna Muscat on how the language school helps companies equip their teams for success.
Tax
June 3, 2025
Built differently – CLA Malta offers custom solutions in a cookie-cutter landscape of tax advisory and business
Their client-centric philosophy extends far beyond conventional consultancy.
MDA defends stance on affordable housing scheme amid ‘cartel’ claims and board resignations
The MDA reiterates its concerns about the initiative
‘AI should be approached as business transformation, not a tech exercise’
At the Malta Chamber event, IBM’s Menicos Mavrommatis will share how organisations are using AI to drive meaningful outcomes
ATTO discusses Combined Transport Directive reform at European Parliament
ATTO warned the current directive doesn’t reflect the realities of island Member States like Malta
Mġarr Harbour: Gozo’s lifeline under growing strain
Planning, infrastructure, and Gozo's future
European Parliament delegation flags concerns on EU funds oversight in Malta, Government pushes back
The Government insists that Malta’s systems remain robust and compliant
‘We realise the importance of Gozo as part of our economy’ – FBO Regulator
Joseph Gerada on the Gozitan microclimate, the urgency of succession planning, and the importance of corporate governance
Malta sets up group to make share trades settle faster by 2027
The move aligns Malta with a broader EU-wide initiative to shorten settlement times
Blogs
Edward Rizzo
Surge in sovereign bond yields
Edward Rizzo
BOV’s balance sheet surpasses €16.5 billion
Edward Rizzo
APS Bank continues to gain market share
APS is Malta’s third largest bank in terms of total assets but second largest in loans
Edward Rizzo
CrediaBank aims to ‘supercharge’ Malta
The upcoming plans by CrediaBank could prove to be important for the Maltese banking sector and the domestic capital markets
Gerasimos Papaleventis
Edward Rizzo
Is Malta emerging as a preferred hub for EMI licensing as Lithuania tightens oversight?
People are highlighting Malta’s positioning as an alternative jurisdiction to Lithuania when it comes to EMI licensing
Corinthia to develop luxury Tuscan resort in latest Italy expansion move
The new project is named Borgo di Perolla
Business activity edges up in February as uncertainty rises
Activity remained above its historical average, signalling continued economic resilience
Mandatory culture and language course introduced for foreign workers seeking longer permits
The reform aims to improve labour market stability by ensuring that foreign workers are better integrated and trained
Minimum cheque payment to rise to €50 from 2027
The Central Bank aims to modernise Malta’s payments landscape
EVs on Maltese roads jump 33% year-on-year
While overall EV registrations surged, goods-carrying electric vehicles also went up
H6 introduces an AI finance layer for Microsoft Business Central
H6 removes the operational burden of manual checks, coding, and exception handling
Malta moves to shape rules for prediction markets
Economy Minister says prediction markets can provide significant innovation opportunities
Malta Enterprise-supported startup Smart Materials launches Huggah
A milestone for Malta’s startup ecosystem
€2 million restoration scheme opens for Gozo properties, including businesses in UCAs
Eligible applicants may benefit from varying levels of funding depending on the type of property
Corinthia Palace launches ‘Palace Concerts’ series in Malta
New live music programme opens on Palm Sunday, blending classical performance with fine dining at the Attard hotel
