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
EC gives green light to fund aiming to mobilise €13 billion in SME lending in 22 member states
The new synthetic securitisation product will cost €1.4 billion
Crypto regains ground, surpassing $2 trillion market cap for first time since May
The value of Bitcoin has risen by more than 50% since its July lows
MFSA issues warning on financial giveaways
The authority called on consumers to consider factors beyond instant rewards when making purchasing decisions
IMF encourages Malta to cut COVID aid spending – report
Malta's public spending has spiralled during the pandemic
Nasdaq to mandate board diversity for listed companies
Company boards must include directors who identify as female and an underrepresented minority such as LGBTIQ+
‘It’s time to set sail for the next island’: Blockchain Island pioneer abandons local sector he helped create
Steve Tendon was a leading figure in the development of Malta's early blockchain space
‘Opening at The Quad will allow us to continue shaping healthy solutions of tomorrow,’ says Dr Juice CEO
CEO and Founder of Dr Juice sheds light on the company's latest expansion
Almost 650 local businesses benefitted from ‘over half a billion euro in loans’ by MDB
Micro, small or medium-sized enterprises represent 91 per cent of all businesses assisted
ECB stress test shows euro banking system ‘resilient under challenging macroeconomic scenario’
With no failing or passing grade, the stress test forms part of the ECB’s ongoing supervisory dialogue
MFSA mum on Jason Azzopardi ‘cost of corruption’ claims
BusinessNow.mt takes a deeper look into the MP's claims
Government registers €849 million deficit in first half of 2021, public debt at €7.8 billion
Compared to the same period in 2020, there was a decrease in deficit of €46.8 million
Significant prolonging of Malta’s greylisting could have ‘important longer-term’ impacts on BOV
BOV’s international trading partners ‘factored in eventuality’ of Malta being greylisted
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