European Central Bank sends clear climate message: ‘Progress is too slow’

November 23, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Two-thirds of European banks do not have adequate plans to manage climate risks

Malta’s banking system remains resilient, says Central Bank

November 22, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Pandemic-related risks to financial system remain

MFSA encourages banks to be vigilant as COVID-19 support measures are phased out

November 22, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Support measures could have masked credit risk problems

MFSA to host conference on money laundering & terrorism financing

November 19, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Main topic of discussion will be new EU proposals on AML and CFT

BOV faces possible Fitch credit rating downgrade

November 18, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Recent changes to the way the rating agency assigns scores to banks may impact BOV

Malta Bankers’ Association’s annual conference provides insight into changes affecting the sector

November 18, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Event also covered aspects relating to regulatory developments impacting the sector

MFSA doubles number of authorised company service providers

November 17, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Application process reformed following Moneyval recommendations

Malta loses €316 million to tax abuse – report

November 16, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Almost $500bn ‘lost to tax abuse by firms and super-rich in 2021’

Crowdfunding for businesses now easier after MFSA launches new regulations

November 12, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Businesses had previously faced high compliance and operational costs

FinanceMalta resumes face-to-face international events program

November 12, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

The group promoted Malta at events in London, Zurich and Dubai

Central Bank’s Business Conditions Index shows economy slowly recovering from COVID-19

November 10, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Increase in GDP and employment rates compared to same period last year

Malta’s banking association would welcome more specialised players into the market

November 10, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

...on condition that a level playing field is maintained

Factor climate change risks into your plans, MFSA reminds banks

November 9, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Banks should take action now to avoid future costs and disruption, it says

Is it time to increase Malta’s minimum wage? As UK takes the plunge, local economists are divided

November 2, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

BusinessNow.mt reaches out to two economists to discuss Malta's minimum wage, and ask whether it should be raised

MFSA marks three years since the launch of the ‘ground-breaking’ VFA Framework

November 1, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Since its launch, the MFSA has registered 23 agents, two whitepapers and authorised 15 VFA service providers