Top 5% of taxpayers responsible for one-third of all income tax paid in Malta
On the other hand, the bottom third of income earners pay just 1.7% of all income tax generated
Bank dividends back on the table from last quarter of 2021
The European Central Bank has decided not to extend its 'no dividend' recommendation beyond September
The UK now officially considers Malta a ‘high risk’ jurisdiction. So what’s next?
Speaking to BusinessNow.mt, Karol Gabarretta lays out the possible outcomes, including delayed payment & increased costs
Bitcoin: EU proposes rules to make cryptos more traceable
The cryptocurrency's value dropped following the news, but has since recovered
Redrawing the battle lines: how the ECB is adapting to a decade of low inflation
The European Central Bank’s first strategy review in 18 years sees minor but important changes
European Central Bank launches digital euro project
Architectures tested for the project are environmentally friendly, using much less energy than cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
AML expert who led Iceland off grey list to address Malta financial services conference
Prof. Sir Andrew Likierman and Graham Bishop will also be discussing judgement and the benefits of more or less regulation
Despite decrease in operating income, banks remained resilient in 2020, finds latest Financial Stability Report
The report says local banks’ strong capital and liquidity positions and prudent business models helped Malta weather the pandemic
‘We can’t afford to get it wrong’ – Edward Scicluna on the green and digital transition
The Central Bank Governor described the current shift as ‘a momentous instance in history’
UK Finance Minister lays out post-Brexit financial services plan, admits failed bid for equivalence
Equivalence had been touted as a way for British firms to continue trading in EU jurisdictions
MFSA to improve authorisation process for financial professionals
Revised process includes centralised web platform, new forms and guidelines, and a commitment to established timeframes
Ex-FIAU chief questions if Unit’s supervisory role ‘distracts’ from its core obligations
Malta needs to convince international bodies that the compliance culture being cultivated is an enduring one, says Manfred Galdes
Financial services practitioners confident Malta can achieve removal from grey list within a ‘short period’
The IFSP says it remains committed to continue progressing and addressing the FATF's areas of concern
MBR introduced new ‘rigorous’ procedures to improve governance & compliance in 2020 – annual report
During 2020, the Malta Business Registry sent 56,000 notifications as legal letters
Financial services practitioners join growing chorus of Maltese calling for fair FATF assessment
‘The IFSP expects the demonstrable improvements made to form the basis for any decisions taken by the FATF’
Price of Government stock for retail and wholesale investors announced
The two stock options mature in 2026 or 2051