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National debt down to 60.4% of GDP
In a statement, the government said that debt has gone down to pre-2008 levels
In a statement, the government said that debt has gone down...

In 2026: work longer or pay more tax
The Central Bank warns that the beneficial economic impact of the pension reform will fizzle out in 10 years’ time, and that the government may have no...
The Central Bank warns that the beneficial economic impact...

Nemea banking licence withdrawal ‘no material impact’ on Malta’s financial system
‘Malta’s banking sector continue to be sound and remains resilient despite these developments which are exclusively specific to Nemea bank’...
‘Malta’s banking sector continue to be sound...

Nemea banking licence to be withdrawn over regulatory concerns
MFSA says it will ask European Central Bank to withdraw banking licence to...
MFSA says it will ask European Central Bank to withdraw...

Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale rules out Malta for EU subsidiary
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale tells Bloomberg that insurer will set up...
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale tells Bloomberg that...

Falcon Funds tells court to prevent Swedish trader from selling €1.6 million Sliema property
The courts have been asked to prevent businessman Emil Amir Ingmanson from disposing of a €1.6 million Sliema penthouse he acquired in 2014
The courts have been asked to prevent businessman Emil Amir...

GRTU survey: 36% of businesses registered an increase in sales in 2016
According to a GRTU business performance survey, 36% of businesses registered an increase in sales in 2016 when compared to 2015
According to a GRTU business performance survey, 36%...

EU regulation over local banks ‘has become too stifling’
The EU's regulation over local banks has gone overboard and is stifling...
The EU's regulation over local banks has gone overboard...

Moody’s agrees to pay $864 million to US, states over pre-financial crisis ratings
Moody's agrees to pay $864 million to US justice department, 21 states and the District of Columbia for its risky mortgage security ratings ahead of 2008...
Moody's agrees to pay $864 million to US justice...

Retail sentiment shoots up but industrial, consumer confidence dips
Public sentiment in retail sector shoots up but consumer and industrial...
Public sentiment in retail sector shoots up but consumer...

Deficit in third quarter down to record low
The government deficit for the period between July and September stood at...
The government deficit for the period between July and...

Falcon Funds | MFSA puts pension fund under auditors’ control as Swedes mount pressure
KPMG will take over business of Maltese pension fund that has to pay millions to savers and also facing investigation Swedish Economic Crimes Authority
KPMG will take over business of Maltese pension fund that...

Air Malta appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Paul Sies assumes position at Malta's national airline with immediate effect
Paul Sies assumes position at Malta's national airline...

Malta International Airport forecasts €73 million in revenues for 2017
5.2 million passenger movements forecasted for 2017, an increase of 2-3% over 2016
5.2 million passenger movements forecasted for 2017, an...

European Greens accuse Malta of being tax haven as it takes EU helm
Panama Papers committee MEP Sven Giegold: “Malta is a tax haven, this is...
Panama Papers committee MEP Sven Giegold: “Malta is a...
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[WATCH] Legal reform allows all retail shops to open on Sundays
The government has launched a reform of retail sector regulations, allowing...
The government has launched a reform of retail sector...

As construction profits climb, average wages take another hit
The greater availability of foreign labour has allowed developers to keep wage...
The greater availability of foreign labour has allowed...

Applications now open for EY’s Entrepreneur of Year award
The competition is aimed at entrepreneurs across all sectors, with entries open...
The competition is aimed at entrepreneurs across all...