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
‘We have no wish to damage businesses or the economy,’ says FIAU amid concerns of heavyhandedness
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
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
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
It is a local market leader in custody and depositary services
EXCLUSIVE: How much is the public paying credit rating agencies?
Malta's high grades come at a price
Number of new fund licences issued by MFSA increases after Malta’s greylisting
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
Professionals should scrutinise prospective employers before accepting work
Where dairy meets economic planning: Why did Government need to save Malta’s cows?
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
...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
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?
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?
The ratings agency sought to downplay concerns
European Central Bank sends clear climate message: ‘Progress is too slow’
Two-thirds of European banks do not have adequate plans to manage climate risks
Malta’s banking system remains resilient, says Central Bank
Pandemic-related risks to financial system remain
MFSA encourages banks to be vigilant as COVID-19 support measures are phased out
Support measures could have masked credit risk problems