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
‘It’s a slamming vote of confidence’: Crypto market tops $1tn for first time
Bitcoin hits all time high as overall crypto market soars to new milestone
Malta’s trade deficit narrows by €1.6bn in the first eleven months of 2020
When compared with the same period last year, Malta’s trade deficit narrowed, reaching €2bn
DBRS Morningstar confirms Malta’s A(high) rating with a stable outlook
The stable outlook reflects DBRS Morningstar’s view that risks remain balanced despite disruptions brought on by COVID
More than 93,000 pensioners benefit from a rise in pensions
Every pensioner will notice a rise of €5 weekly as from Saturday, 2nd January
EU retail trade volume drops in wake of COVID second wave
Malta bucks EU trend as its retail trade volume continues to rise, despite negative predicted annual inflation rates
May 2020 sees registered employment increase by 6.7%
Prior to the harsher second wave of coronavirus, economic recovery had begun to pick up pace
Energy Minister pushes on with pipeline plans despite EU rejection
Miriam Dalli maintains assurances that funding for hydrogen-ready gas pipeline will be found
Malta one of only three EU-27 nations to record annual growth in industrial producer prices
Eurostat data reveals Malta experienced the largest year-on-year rise in industrial producer prices in EU
Moneyval feedback report expected later this month
Government then has until summer to take further action before Moneyval issues its final position
Will Malta benefit from financial services being left out of the Brexit agreement?
Wayne Pisani on how Brexit might impact the Maltese financial services industry
Airbnb shares start the year down as pandemic rages on
On 2021’s first day of trading, Airbnb Inc. prices dropped 5.21% suggesting investor concern regarding the rebound of the tourist ...
Bitcoin at €25,556 as record rally continues
While Bitcoin has experienced an increase in value, the cryptocurrency still proves to be a volatile investment
The equity market beyond the pandemic
Investment specialists discuss changing economic fundamentals beyond the pandemic
Lidl seeking to acquire four supermarkets from Scotts chain for a reported €35 million
Should the deal go through, Lidl will see its branches jump from eight to 12
‘Finance sector is instrumental in supporting the economy during these difficult times’ – BOV CEO Rick Hunkin
Bank of Valletta CEO Rick Hunkin talks priority areas for 2021