Malta used for aggressive tax planning, European Commission says in 2017 report
EC says Malta has taken steps to address unfair tax rules, says island is now presiding over €900 million gaming industry, but housing prices may fall out of pace with slower...
Maltese soft drinks industry to reduce added sugars by 10% by 2020
Local pledge to contribute to delivery of European 10% sugar reduction commitment 
Falcon Funds sue advisers over feared loss in investment value

Falcon Funds are accusing Temple Asset Management of acting in bad...

Falcon Funds are accusing Temple Asset...

Despite Prime Minister's denial, Crane Currency reportedly gets €54 million loan guarantee

The Prime Minister had categorically denied that Crane Currency was offered a loan guarantee but more recent media reports of a €54 million loan guarantee...

The Prime Minister had categorically denied that Crane...

Monte dei Paschi to launch share issue this week

In a bid to raise €5 billion and avoid a state bailout, Italian bank Monte...

In a bid to raise €5 billion and avoid a state...

IMF attributes strong economic growth to sound policies, urges Malta to protect financial system's integrity

International Monetary Fund attributes Malta’s ‘exceptionally strong’ economic growth to sound policies, but sounds warning on need for...

International Monetary Fund attributes Malta’s...

Cassar White steps down as BOV head, urges bank to improve capital buffers

John Cassar White steps down as BOV chairman after three years in charge, replaced by former RSM managing partner Deo Scerri 

John Cassar White steps down as BOV chairman after three...

Malta registers €339 million current account surplus

Malta registered a current account surplus of €339.1 million during the...

Malta registered a current account surplus of €339.1...

EU survey: 42% expect income in Malta to rise in 2017

The Maltese are the most optimistic within the eurozone with regard to the...

The Maltese are the most optimistic within the eurozone...

Unhappy employers hit out at Equality Bill: ‘Will parties employ people of opposing political beliefs?’

Employers association say they will ‘not be treated as second-class citizens’ in stand against Equality Bill’s burden of proof

Employers association say they will ‘not be treated...

Individual consumption in Malta below EU average

Malta is one of four EU member states whose actual individual consumption lies...

Malta is one of four EU member states whose actual...

Italy plans Monte dei Paschi di Siena rescue if private bailout fails

The state would inject billions of Euros into the bank if the capital-raising...

The state would inject billions of Euros into the bank if...

During 2017, private consumption expected to remain pivotal for economic growth

The Central Bank of Malta expects unemployment rate to fall further to 4.9% in 2016

The Central Bank of Malta expects unemployment rate to fall...

Decision to axe Frankfurt route down to ‘weak performance’, Air Malta board insists

Board of directors deny media reports that decision to axe Frankfurt route was ‘a step to please Alitalia’

Board of directors deny media reports that decision to axe...

HSBC Bank Malta named 2016 Bank of the Year

The Banker magazine awards see HSBC Bank Malta names Bank of the Year in Malta...

The Banker magazine awards see HSBC Bank Malta names Bank...

Full-time jobs in gaming industry reach 6,150 during first half of 2016

The gaming industry directly contributed 12.0% of the total economic value added generated in the Maltese economy during the first half of 2016 and grew by...

The gaming industry directly contributed 12.0% of the total...

Malta’s €8.5 median gross hourly earnings below EU average

One out of six employees in the European Union is a low-wage earner

One out of six employees in the European Union is a...

Real GDP up 3%

Increase is down by 4.3% when compared to the same period last year

Increase is down by 4.3% when compared to the same period...

Toys, caps … and chocolate eggs: the counterfeit goods seized by customs

Wines and spirits may be among the top counterfeit goods trying to reach Malta’s markets … but that doesn’t mean that someone won’t...

Wines and spirits may be among the top counterfeit goods...

Enemalta inspectors’ ‘surprise visit’ probed for political retribution

Successful businessman whose comments on ‘positive economy’ were given exaggerated attention by Labour media, targeted by trade inspectors

Successful businessman whose comments on ‘positive...