Pushy insurance salesmen exposed in MFSA mystery shopping exercise
The exercise involved 17 mystery shopping interactions and covered insurance intermediaries
Small business, big target: Why cybercriminals don’t care about size
Small businesses often believe they’re too small to attract cybercriminals—but Malta’s attack data tells a different story
Banning cash ‘not the solution’ to cab industry issues, says drivers’ rep
By January 2026, cash payments for ride-hailing – currently 35% of trips – will be phased out
Malta joins ranks of world’s wealthiest nations
The structure of wealth in Malta remains dominated by real assets, particularly people's main residence
Malta’s first diploma in credit management launched
IDEA College and the Malta Association of Credit Management have launched the Undergraduate Diploma in Credit Management and Collections
Berlusconi’s ‘bunga bunga’ villa up for grabs for €500 million
The 120-hectare estate, spanning 126 rooms, is infamous for Berlusconi’s scandalous private parties
Sparkasse Bank Malta reaches 25-year milestone amid evolving market landscape
The bank notes that its growth has been underpinned by a strategy of long-term value creation and measured innovation
Y-Plate drivers to face new dress code under new reform plans
Non-compliance with the guidelines will result in fines for drivers
Maltese households report slightly greater financial satisfaction than EU peers
Financial satisfaction is not purely a reflection of earnings
Gozo Business Chamber proposes 40–60% cashback digitalisation incentive scheme for SMEs
The Chamber is also proposing a €3,000 annual wellbeing support scheme for micro enterprises
BNF Bank reports resilient first-half 2025 results
Despite challenges from its core banking system overhaul, BNF Bank closed H1 2025 with growth
Government finances slip into €518m deficit as expenditure outpaces revenue growth
Total government expenditure for the same period rose to €4.62 billion, an increase of €592 million year-on-year
Hotels lobby sounds the alarm over effects of drug use on workplace safety
Reform advocate’s mention of 60,000 cannabis users raises concerns among hospitality employers: ‘It’s a worrying figure’
Apple rumoured to increase prices for iPhone 17: Here’s what we know and don’t
But behind the buzz of hardware upgrades lies the anticipated question: how much will these new devices cost?
‘Gozo must not become a mini-Malta,’ GTA warns
In its budget proposals for 2026, GTA says Gozo should remain an island of villages
Malta ranks second in EU for foreign student attraction, but faces a wage reality check
Sunny days, English instruction and safety are Malta's pull factors, but one condition may push students away