**PN Accuses Government of Hidden Taxes as New Financial Services Fees Take Effect** In a move that has sparked significant debate throughout Malta, the Nationalist Party (PN) has accused the Labour government of implementing hidden taxes through new financial services fees that took effect recently. This development has raised concerns among businesses and individuals alike,…
### MFSA Warns Against Fraudulent Entities Using Details of Genuine Companies In a recent advisory, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a strong warning regarding fraudulent entities that have been misusing the details of legitimate companies. This alarming trend poses significant risks not only to the integrity of Malta’s financial sector but also…
**RS2 Receives Principal Issuing Member Status in Europe: A Milestone for Malta** In a landmark achievement for the Maltese financial sector, RS2, a leading financial services provider based in Malta, has been granted Principal Issuing Member status in Europe. This prestigious recognition not only highlights RS2’s prowess in the global financial arena but also underscores…
### Malta’s Economic Pulse: Central Bank Review Signals Moderating Growth in Q2 2025 The Central Bank of Malta has released its latest review, indicating a shift in the economic landscape with moderating growth expected in the second quarter of 2025. This forecast has significant implications for the Maltese economy, touching various sectors and influencing the…
### Financial Analysis: Spin-offs’ Rationale and Effectiveness in Malta In the dynamic world of business, spin-offs have emerged as a strategic maneuver that can significantly impact a company’s trajectory. For Malta, a nation with a burgeoning financial services sector, understanding the rationale and effectiveness of spin-offs is crucial. As a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship,…
**MSE Trading Report for Week Ending November 7, 2025: A Snapshot of Malta’s Economic Pulse** Malta’s Stock Exchange (MSE) has always been a barometer of the island’s economic health, reflecting the financial well-being of its residents and businesses. This week, as the trading report for the week ending November 7, 2025, rolled in, it provided…
### David Pace Appointed Senior Partner at KPMG in Malta: A Milestone for Local Business Community Malta’s business community has received a significant boost with the recent appointment of David Pace as the senior partner at KPMG in Malta. This development is not just a milestone for the accounting firm but also a testament to…
**CrediaBank Probe: Maltese Shareholder Speaks Out, Island Waits for Fallout** A Maltese shareholder in the embattled CrediaBank has broken his silence, confirming he is part of an ongoing international probe but insisting he is “confident” he will not face trial. The statement, delivered in a carefully-worded video released to Hot Malta late Tuesday night, is…
**MFSA Review Finds Gaps in Payment Accounts Offered by Financial Institutions** In a small island nation where cash is still king at village festas and where your local barber greets you by name, the way we pay for things carries more cultural weight than most tourists realise. That’s why the Malta Financial Services Authority’s latest…
Valletta’s narrow limestone streets echoed with whispers rather than the usual midday chatter yesterday, as a Maltese investment firm that vanished from public view twelve months ago suddenly resurfaced. The company—widely known on the island for bank-rolling glitzy St Julian’s rooftop bars and the long-awaited Gozo marina extension—has until 30 June to repay a €2…
A New Chapter for Malta’s Financial Guardians: MFSA Launches First-Ever “Journal of Financial Supervisors Academy” Valletta’s Grand Harbour shimmered under a late-spring sun this week as the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) unveiled Volume I of the Journal of Financial Supervisors Academy – a sleek, bilingual tome that locals are already calling “the little red…
