Business conditions remain above their long-term average – Central Bank of Malta
Paul Cocks
The Bank’s Business Conditions Index indicates that in May, annual growth in business activity edged slightly upwards and remained above its long-term average
Government’s Consolidated Fund reports a deficit of €178 million at end of May
Paul Cocks
Between January and May 2026, Recurrent Revenue amounted to €3,527.1 million, €517.5 million higher than the figure reported a year earlier
WATCH | MFSA and UoM offering a Master of Science in Financial Regulation and Compliance

The programme offers a practical, industry-aligned pathway into financial regulation, focusing on the realities faced by regulated entities today

The programme offers a practical, industry-aligned pathway...

MFSA launches discussion paper on decentralised finance

The MFSA invited stakeholder feedback on emerging defi technologies, governance...

The MFSA invited stakeholder feedback on emerging defi...

Growth expected to remain resilient despite global uncertainty

Growth over the projection horizon is expected to be led by private...

Growth over the projection horizon is expected to be led by...

MFSA highlights marketing compliance findings from 2025 Outcomes-Based Supervision review

Review identifies areas for improvement in marketing communications, disclosures, record-keeping and oversight, while highlighting examples of good market...

Review identifies areas for improvement in marketing...

Malta Bankers’ Association reappoints Kenneth Farrugia as Chair following AGM

Kenneth Farrugia is the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Valletta and has served as Chair of the MBA since 2024

Kenneth Farrugia is the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of...

FinTech supervision: Ensuring innovation is secure and structurally resilient

Dr Christopher Aquilina is head of FinTech Supervision at the Malta Finacial Services Authority. We spoke to him about the Authority’s Fintech function,...

Dr Christopher Aquilina is head of FinTech Supervision at...

Navigating the new era of FinTech: MFSA launches high-level masterclasses on AI, crypto, and MiCA compliance

The MFSA has announced a series of four specialised, in-person masterclasses designed to equip the local industry with the tools needed to navigate these...

The MFSA has announced a series of four specialised,...

Economic sentiment moderates towards long-term average in April

Despite remaining above its long-term average, economic sentiment weakened as...

Despite remaining above its long-term average, economic...

Malta’s opportunity to define effective fintech in practice

dLocal founder Sergio Fogel argues that Malta’s future as a fintech and...

dLocal founder Sergio Fogel argues that Malta’s...

HSBC Malta reports 24% drop in profits in first three months of 2026

Profit before tax was €21.3m for the first quarter of 2026, representing a...

Profit before tax was €21.3m for the first quarter of...

Empowering a Financially Resilient Malta: Sarah Pulis Appointed as National Financial Literacy Ambassador

Tasked with bridging the gap between high-level policy and the "man on the street," Pulis aims to demystify the world of finance for the Maltese...

Tasked with bridging the gap between high-level policy and...

APS Bank reports strong Q1 2026 results, as revenues rise and profits triple

APS Bank plc registered a 208% increase in pre-tax profit at Bank level to €11.1 million (1Q2025: €3.6 million), and €9.8 million at Group level...

APS Bank plc registered a 208% increase in pre-tax profit...