HSBC Malta warns card transactions may still ‘occasionally’ be declined despite resumption of services

February 8, 2022
by Helena Grech

It announced an upgrade to its card systems at the start of February

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana explains accounting behind cash grant for all, costing €70 million

February 4, 2022
by Robert Fenech

A lower than expected deficit in 2021 allowed room for manoeuverability

MFSA revokes licence of financial services firm at centre of Venezuela sanctions-busting investigation

February 3, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Portmann Capital Management has had previous brushes with the law

EU Court denies Pilatus Bank request for licence reinstatement

February 2, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

The bank's licence was suspended by the European Central Bank in 2018

COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme extended to June 2022

February 1, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The European Commission is allowing further state aid up to 30th June

What are Malta’s businesses expecting over the next three months? Central Bank survey sheds light

January 28, 2022
by Helena Grech

Labour shortages and cost pressures remain a concern

Rise in food prices sees inflation reach new highs in December 2021

January 24, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Inflation reached 2.59% in December

Global minimum corporate tax: Clyde Caruana wants Malta’s concerns to be heard

January 19, 2022
by Helena Grech

He spoke during a European Council ECOFIN meeting

Joseph Caruana to replace Marvin Gaerty as Commissioner for Revenue

January 18, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The change comes as the Government redoubles its efforts to clamp down on tax cheats

Maltese investment fund industry sees massive growth despite reputational uncertainty

January 12, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Net assets held in Malta-registered funds grew by 23.4% in the first half of 2021

Bolt announces largest-ever funding round of €628 million

January 12, 2022
by Matthew Bonanno

Part of funding will be used to expands operations in Malta

Institute of Financial Service Practitioners launches course for corporate service providers

January 5, 2022
by Matthew Bonanno

'Anyone providing CSP services must be knowledgeable about the industry and thoroughly versed in best practices,' says IFSP President

Banking: Cash deposits may take three days to clear while cheque clearing extended to six days

January 4, 2022
by Helena Grech

New rules came into force to give local banks leeway as COVID disruptions bite

Compliance: from challenge to business enabler

December 30, 2021
by BN Writer

United explains how it supports companies pursuing goals in an increasingly demanding compliance landscape

On 10th December, the Malta Financial Services Authority fined 15 companies a total of €44,575

December 28, 2021
by Helena Grech

This Christmas Eve, it slapped Insignia cards with a whopping €142,000 fine