Local unemployment slightly down in May as number of EU unemployed remains over 15 million

July 1, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Only Czechia and the Netherlands have lower unemployment rates than Malta

Scam calls claiming recipient has been flagged for ‘money laundering’ offences circulating

July 1, 2021
by Helena Grech

Malta has seen a rise in fraudulent text messages and calls with hackers attempting to gain personal information

Green development central to Malta’s economic future, say ministers

July 1, 2021
by Robert Fenech

'Environmental degradation is no longer "sine qua non" to economic success'

Fitch ratings agency confirms no immediate impact from Malta greylisting

July 1, 2021
by Helena Grech

It cautioned that the response by Malta’s authorities will have an importance bearing in assessing potential credit rating impact

Malta obtains CAP derogations allowing more direct assistance, increase in tuna allocation

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

A recent meeting of agriculture ministers confirmed several important decisions for the Maltese primary sector

MFSA to improve authorisation process for financial professionals

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Revised process includes centralised web platform, new forms and guidelines, and a commitment to established timeframes

UK tourists require physical vaccine certificate, digital version not accepted by Maltese authorities

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The last-minute update has caused consternation among visitors

UK to ditch EU state aid rules in favour of more ‘flexible’ approach

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Subsidy Control Bill dubbed ‘the most important bit of post-Brexit legislation yet’

Malta Chamber & MCAST join forces to promote local furniture production, address shortage of workers

June 30, 2021
by Helena Grech

The furniture sector in Malta is facing enormous competition from countries having low production costs

Malta’s hotels report ‘large increase’ in bookings from UK following Green List inclusion

June 29, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The resumption of travel between Malta and one of its largest source markets for tourists is having an immediate impact

€320 million EU pandemic recovery plan approved by Cabinet

June 28, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Details are expected to be released on Wednesday

Formerly Malta-based Binance Group sees exchange banned in the UK

June 28, 2021
by Helena Grech

The world’s largest crypto exchange cannot perform any ‘regulated activity’ in the region

Recent market developments in Malta continue to bring about an increase in salaries within financial services

June 28, 2021
by Helena Grech

MISCO issues The Salaries and Benefits Report for the Financial Services sector

Ex-FIAU chief questions if Unit’s supervisory role ‘distracts’ from its core obligations

June 28, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Malta needs to convince international bodies that the compliance culture being cultivated is an enduring one, says Manfred Galdes

EXPLAINED: The impact of greylisting on banking, gaming, and FDI

June 26, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Compliance professional Charles Cassar breaks down the likely impacts of Malta being placed on the grey list