Malta’s opportunity to define effective fintech in practice
dLocal founder Sergio Fogel argues that Malta’s future as a fintech and digital finance hub will depend not only on attracting companies, but on delivering practical,...
HSBC Malta reports 24% drop in profits in first three months of 2026
Paul Cocks
Profit before tax was €21.3m for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 24% decrease compared to Q1 2025
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...

BOV reports profit before tax of €54 million for first quarter 2026

For the first quarter of 2026, the Bank of Valletta Group announced a Profit...

For the first quarter of 2026, the Bank of Valletta Group...

Central Bank of Malta publication highlights expansion in activity in services sector

In the quarter under review, the share of firms reporting higher cost pressures increased marginally

In the quarter under review, the share of firms reporting...

MFSA sets sharper supervisory expectations on complaints handling across banking, insurance and investment sectors

Outcomes-based supervision highlights governance, transparency and consumer-centric gaps, with firms given one year to remediate ahead of follow-up reviews

Outcomes-based supervision highlights governance,...

Central Bank of Malta Governor participates in 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings

The Spring Meetings bring together central bankers, finance ministers, development officials, and private sector executives from around the world to discuss...

The Spring Meetings bring together central bankers, finance...

HSBC Malta launches eight new LifeCycle Funds to support long-term retirement planning

HLM LifeCycle Funds are designed to make retirement planning easier by linking the investment approach to a customer’s expected retirement date

HLM LifeCycle Funds are designed to make retirement...

MFSA highlights key findings from outcomes-based supervision review of corporate tied insurance intermediaries

Supervisory assessment identifies strengths, gaps, and expectations for insurance undertakings and TIIs ahead of 2027 follow‑up review

Supervisory assessment identifies strengths, gaps, and...

CrediaBank combined offering of 375,000,000 new shares oversubscribed

CrediaBank is a Greek bank that is confirmed to acquire the 70.03% of HSBC...

CrediaBank is a Greek bank that is confirmed to acquire the...

BOV closes financial year 2025 with €260.4m profit before tax

Board announces strong dividend distribution, including special dividend for...

Board announces strong dividend distribution, including...

Talking about money is the last great taboo

From 16 to 22 March 2026, 176 countries and territories worldwide united to...

From 16 to 22 March 2026, 176 countries and territories...

MSE-MFSA collaboration highlights GRC Week Malta 2026

The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Malta Stock...

The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Malta...