ECB lowers key interest rates by 25 basis points in response to inflation outlook
While inflation remains high, the ECB projects it will ease in the second half of next year
Foreign investment in Malta overwhelmingly direct, with little interest in local stocks or bonds
Malta’s net foreign investment position registers slight drop to €7.7 billion in 2021
Trusts must register every nationality of their ultimate beneficial owners, says MFSA
One of the main reasons given for Malta's inclusion in the grey list was its UBO registration system
FATF sets new standards for ‘more timely’ & ‘effective’ assessments plus date for next evaluation round
Malta's last assessment in 2019 shook the country to its core
Coinbase concerns mount one year after ‘misleading’ IPO as more shareholders file class action lawsuit
The decision to opt for a direct listing over a traditional Initial Public Offering looks increasingly suspect
Company sees €150k FIAU fine slashed to €30k by Appeals Court
However, the court did uphold all decisions taken by the FIAU's compliance Monitoring Committee
Financial services practitioners reaffirm importance of sector to Maltese economy
The IFSP's Annual Conference featured insights from leading political and sector leaders
Malta-based foundation set up to coordinate Mediterranean sovereign-fund investments
'We will try to correct economic disparities and encourage private investment,' says Malta Government Investment CEO Herald Bonnici
ANCHOVY Studios and NIU join forces to form ‘Malta’s largest digital alliance,’ Capital 9H
Subject to regulatory approval, both ANCHOVY Studios plc and NIU Ltd will now form part of Capital 9H Ltd
Bolt Malta no longer operated by TXF Tech after partnership ended last March
Locally, the ride-hailing and food delivery company is being operated independently through Bolt’s group companies
EP President Roberta Metsola to open financial services conference in Malta
The conference will look for ways to revitalise the local industry
Consultancy firm slapped with €61k FIAU fine for AML/CFT breaches
A number of breaches were found in BDO Consult's operations
EC issues ultimatum for countries like Malta to end golden passport scheme
The European Commission does not rule out 'additional action' against states selling passports
MFSA penalises three local business heavyweights for administrative breaches
Charles Borg, Alfred Pisani and Winston V. Zahra have been fined for failing to uphold their obligations
Economic growth rates begin to normalise in February 2022, Central Bank economic update shows
In February, sentiment rose across all sectors, except for construction
FIAU slaps financial services provider with €94,000 fine for anti-money laundering failure
N Trust was found to have breached a number of regulations