Bank of Valletta to close overseas representative bank network

December 28, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

The network consists of three branches in London, Milan, and Brussels

Maltese investment funds would cope well under stressed market conditions, says MFSA

December 20, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Financial regulator sampled 64 retail investment funds worth €2.7 billion

FIAU slaps BOV with €2.6 million fine for lax information collection

December 17, 2021
by Robert Fenech

'Bank of Valletta was essentially unaware whom it was ultimately servicing'

‘We have no wish to damage businesses or the economy,’ says FIAU amid concerns of heavyhandedness

December 17, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Agency says light slaps on the wrist are a thing of the past

Bank Of Valletta to close St Julian’s branch as of 1st January 2022

December 15, 2021
by Helena Grech

It cited a lack of customers requiring in-person services and the proximity of other branches

MFSA adds sustainable finance to official 2022 supervisory priorities

December 15, 2021
by Helena Grech

It has also established two horizontal priorities: monitoring impacts of COVID-19 & conduct of business – consumer protection

Malta’s Sparkasse Bank gains approval to provide custodian services for retirement pension schemes

December 15, 2021
by Helena Grech

It is a local market leader in custody and depositary services

EXCLUSIVE: How much is the public paying credit rating agencies?

December 10, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Malta's high grades come at a price

Number of new fund licences issued by MFSA increases after Malta’s greylisting

December 7, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Number of companies quitting Malta 'hardly significant', says the Malta Financial Services Authority

‘You are the gatekeeper to your career and reputation,’ compliance association tells industry professionals

December 6, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Professionals should scrutinise prospective employers before accepting work

Where dairy meets economic planning: Why did Government need to save Malta’s cows?

December 3, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana gives students a valuable lesson in avoiding spilled milk

Increasing costs of compliance could mean lower dividends for shareholders of banks

December 2, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

...but compliance should be seen as beneficial in the long-term

Bank manager within HSBC let go over suspicions of fraud via clients’ loan accounts – report

November 29, 2021
by Helena Grech

Police spokesperson confirms investigations are underway

The Malta Chamber and the Central Bank of Malta ask: Is inflation here to stay or is it transitory?

November 26, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Inflation has become extremely topical after many years of price stability within the Euro zone

Should we be worried about BOV’s possible Fitch downgrading?

November 23, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The ratings agency sought to downplay concerns