Bond reviews: Maritime sector
The untapped potential of capital markets in supporting Malta’s long-term maritime ambitions
Dow Jones @ 40,000
The recent rally in the DJIA and the other major US benchmark indices has been fuelled by fresh data
Greenwashing: What is it, what is being done and how to avoid it
Apart from the obvious wrongdoing of misleading customers, greenwashing damages the prospects of genuine companies
Malta and the single market: Extending influence beyond EU borders
Malta's constitutional neutrality is a cornerstone of its foreign policy and enhances its ability to act as an intermediary in ...
Analysis: The Annual General Meeting season
Shareholders play several crucial roles during an AGM that are fundamental to the governance and oversight of a company
Analysis: The functions of a capital market
Capital markets are essential for supporting innovation and long-term economic growth
Pioneering the 5th freedom: Enhancing research, innovation, and education in the single market and Malta’s role
Malta stands to gain significantly from the establishment of the 5th Freedom
Beyond numbers: Understanding the significance of pricing multiples for informed investing
Market participants may calculate financial metrics to take investment decisions following the end of the reporting season
Reinventing the single market: Strategic vision and bold reforms for Malta and Europe
Proposed reforms present significant opportunities and formidable challenges for our small island nation
The equity market in pre-COVID times
Investor sentiment has evidently failed to recover from the series of shocks since the start of 2020
Interest rate divergence ahead?
Inflation is falling faster than forecast in Europe, while exceeding expectations in the US
‘Made in China’ shock 2.0
To rebrand the local economy, China is now investing heavily in what president Xi Jinping calls the 'three new industries'
Sharp upturn across equity markets in Q1
The stock market's repeated strong recoveries highlights the importance for investors to have a long-term time frame
Pre-1995 rent laws: State of play
The controls were initially introduced in response to a severe shortage of housing, but have since been challenged in court
BOV’s dividend payout ratio at 26% for FY2023
The bank’s €251.6 million profits are well-and-truly reflective of a bumper year
Bridging the Gap: Innovative financing solutions for SME energy efficiency
SMEs require special focus to aid them in the green transition, including through the use of innovative financing mechanisms