ECB clears Banka CREDITAS takeover of MeDirect parent company
The European Central Bank has approved Czech lender Banka CREDITAS’s acquisition of MeDirect parent company MDB Group
Carlo Gavazzi to wind down Malta operations, 140 workers face uncertain future
Swiss manufacturer Carlo Gavazzi will close its Malta plant after almost 40 years, with 140 jobs at risk as production is shifted to facilities in Mexico and China
Bank of Valletta strengthens its focus on customer experience

Voice of the Customer programme drives bankwide improvements

Voice of the Customer programme drives bankwide improvements

Seasonally adjusted services turnover decreased by 1.1 per cent in Q2

When compared to the same quarter of 2024, working-day adjusted turnover in...

When compared to the same quarter of 2024, working-day...

Annual RPI rate of inflation in July 2025 steady at 2.4%

No downward contributions to the overall annual inflation were registered for...

No downward contributions to the overall annual inflation...

Average length of stay in hotels in 2025 up to 4.4 nights

In the second quarter of 2025, the largest share of guest nights was reported...

In the second quarter of 2025, the largest share of guest...

Verification of Payee and the evolution of trust in payments: An inside view from a European EMI

From October 2025, the EU’s new Verification of Payee rule will reshape digital payments by tackling fraud and redefining how trust is built across the...

From October 2025, the EU’s new Verification of Payee...

From cash to code: How the digital euro could change the way people pay

The digital euro is described by the European Central Bank website as an electronic means of payment available free of charge to everyone. But will...

The digital euro is described by the European Central...

Introducing APS Kapital Plus 21: a steady return with peace of mind

This 5-year fixed term Structured Deposit is tailored for investors seeking...

This 5-year fixed term Structured Deposit is tailored for...

Multitude Bank reports 53% profit growth in H1 2025

Malta-based digital bank registers €9.5 million profit before tax

Malta-based digital bank registers €9.5 million profit...

Annual rate of inflation steady at 2.5% in July 2025

The largest upward contribution to the overall annual inflation was registered...

The largest upward contribution to the overall annual...

BOV commences share buyback programme

First credit institution in Malta to introduce this scheme

First credit institution in Malta to introduce this scheme

Papaya Ltd partners with SME Bank to strengthen safeguarding of customer funds

Malta-based electronic money institution (EMI), partners with SME Bank to implement a dedicated safeguarding account.

Malta-based electronic money institution (EMI), partners...

HSBC announces Greek CrediaBank as preferred bidder

The two banks have agreed in principle and will now move into detailed...

The two banks have agreed in principle and will now move...

Ardshinbank’s vision for HSBC Malta? A ‘phigital’ Mid Med Bank

Old brands die hard, and Ardshinbank wants to bring Mid Med Bank back from the...

Old brands die hard, and Ardshinbank wants to bring Mid Med...

Papaya Ltd becomes one of the first EMIs in Europe with direct SEPA access

European fintech Papaya Ltd. has become one of the first EMIs in Europe with direct SEPA access, enabling instant and standard euro payments without...

European fintech Papaya Ltd. has become one of the first...

Asante Kingdom of Ghana delegation pays courtesy visit to Central Bank Governor

The meeting provided a platform for a cordial and productive exchange on the strengthening of cultural ties and the promotion of economic cooperation between...

The meeting provided a platform for a cordial and...

MFSA ensures enforcement actions are fair, proportionate, dissuasive and effective

134 actions taken out of 387 investigations concluded in 2024

134 actions taken out of 387 investigations concluded in...

Crypto presale ROI: Ranking AI projects with the highest potential

Last year, we witnessed a real boom in the cryptocurrency presales segment,...

Last year, we witnessed a real boom in the cryptocurrency...

MFSA issues Position Paper on Tokenisation of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in Malta

Tokenisation enables the representation of traditional assets in digital format through smart contracts by way of digital ledger technology

Tokenisation enables the representation of traditional...