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
Maltese investment abroad remains higher than total inward foreign investment
The Maltese economy recorded a net international investment position of €14.1 billion in 2022
Occupational pension schemes ‘a vital tool in employer arsenal’ in battle for talent
The net expense for employers can be as little as 40% of their contributions
Interest rate on late business payments further increased to 12.5%
The rate is tied to the European Central Bank's reference rate
Consistently strong performance from PG plc
The debt-free balance sheet and consistently growing level of profits enables the group to expand beyond its current three operating ...
Malta Fiscal Advisory Council endorses Finance Ministry’s macroeconomic forecasts
The Council suggests that GDP growth may be higher than estimated in 2023, but lower in 2024
NAO identifies ‘weaknesses’ in several public sector entities’ payroll systems among other key findings
The NAO’s report, presented on Monday, looked into the operations of several public sector entities
MFSA launches new framework for notified professional investor funds
Such funds are solely available to professional and/or qualifying investors
Malta’s GDP expected to grow by 3.8 per cent in 2024, ‘a more moderate pace’, says Central Bank
General Government deficit is set to decline throughout the projection horizon
Year-end rally for Malta Government Stocks
The attention now shifts to central banks this week with their final policy decisions of the year
Central Bank of Malta holds its annual Forum for Financial Stability
The forum was chaired by Chief Officer of Financial Stability and Statistics Alan Cassar
Easing of bond market issuance as yields rise
While the local bond market has registered strong growth since 2019, there is a clear opportunity to accelerate this growth
0% green loans fully used up as demand for electric cars sucks funds dry
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Malta Fund, used by banks to offer 0% green loans, has been fully utilised
Initial predictions for 2024
While the outlook is unclear, indications show the threat of inflation is passing quicker than central banks suggest
Local 2% inflation target delayed due to Malta’s subsidy policy, low domestic bank interest rates
It would be a mistake to assume that ECB rate cuts are imminent, says Governor Edward Scicluna
An Expert Explains: Tax rebates on personal pension plans
Pensions expert Claire Falzon explains