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
By end 2020, Government records deficit of €1.5bn, sees income tax revenue decline by €229m
With a jump in expenditure & a slump in revenue, COVID’s impact on national coffers is plain to see
More work needs to be done on Moneyval reforms, says PM
Malta is reportedly expected to receive positive feedback from Moneyval on its anti-money laundering regime
UK EU equivalence hopes fade, as different rules pursued
A much elusive equivalence agreement for post-Brexit Britain and the EU seems to be less and less likely
Decline in loans subject to moratorium slows down in January
Decrease seen in household and real estate debt offset by increase in loans to accommodation, food, wholesale and retail sectors
S&P Global registers stable rating for Enemalta at BB, with negative outlook
Analysts submitted that if the macro-economic situation improves, they would revise their forecast from negative to stable
Central Bank’s Business Conditions Index ‘continues to signal low levels of activity’
The CBM released its latest Economic Update showing a weak economic environment triggered by COVID
ECB announces €514.3 million bank supervisory fees for 2020
European Central Bank credits COVID for allowing it to significant undershoot its predicted yearly expenses
Malta’s foreign investments reach net €8 billion in 2020
Malta acquired €7.9 billion in foreign assets during 2020
FinanceMalta announces plan for 2021 focusing on innovative & emerging markets
Organisation to launch a new podcast series, as well as a number of events and webinars
Malta receives second tranche of EU COVID-19 funding in support of businesses
Malta was allocated a total of €243.6 million
Malta registers nearly €90 million trade deficit in Q4 2020
A net surplus of €562 million from services exported in the fourth quarter of 2020 was recorded
People power: MFSA invites feedback to new crowdfunding regulation
The new rules come into force in October 2021
Skills, wages, and female participation at top of Finance Minister’s list for reform
Clyde Caruana's comments follow the launch of a consultation on employment policy in January
Optimism grows amid the pandemic – BOV Asset Management
Insights from the latest BOV Asset Management webinar
Malta introduces €10,000 cash limit on sale of valuable items
Cash transactions exceeding €10,000 will be subjected to fines of 40%