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Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida on looking beyond headline returns
Finance

Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida on looking beyond headline returns

Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida, CEO of MAPFRE MSV Life, discusses how households in Malta can balance today’s financial pressures with long-term protection and retirement planning, and why clear advice matters more than headline returns.

30 Oct•6 min read

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Malta's Registered Unemployment Drops to 1.1% in September 2026
Business

Malta's Registered Unemployment Drops to 1.1% in September 2026

Malta's registered unemployment fell to 1.1% in September 2026, with 3,366 persons out of work, reflecting a tight labour market.

06 Nov•1 min read
EU funding training targets Maltese SMEs missing out on millions
Business

EU funding training targets Maltese SMEs missing out on millions

Servizzi Ewropej f'Malta launches training to help local businesses access untapped EU funding opportunities.

06 Nov•2 min read
eCabs Technologies slashes payment costs for ride-hail operators with Revolut integration
Tech

eCabs Technologies slashes payment costs for ride-hail operators with Revolut integration

eCabs Technologies integrates Revolut Pay, cutting payment processing costs by up to 60% for operators using its platform.

06 Nov•3 min read
€450k Gzira social housing renovation: a test for Malta's public property strategy
Real Estate

€450k Gzira social housing renovation: a test for Malta's public property strategy

Four social housing blocks in Gzira will undergo a €450,000 renovation, raising questions about the state's approach to managing its residential portfolio.

06 Nov•2 min read
ERA pushes hotels to embed sustainability into daily operations
Hospitality

ERA pushes hotels to embed sustainability into daily operations

The Environment and Resources Authority briefed hotels on integrating waste, biodiversity, air quality and noise measures into routine work.

06 Nov•1 min read
MFSA pushes insurers to tighten value-for-money checks after thematic reviews
Finance

MFSA pushes insurers to tighten value-for-money checks after thematic reviews

Regulator flags gaps in cost transparency, product oversight, and customer outcome monitoring for unit-linked and cross-border insurance.

06 Nov•2 min read
BOV brings grief and psychological safety into workplace well-being push
Business

BOV brings grief and psychological safety into workplace well-being push

Bank of Valletta partnered with the Karl Vella Foundation for a workshop on grief, compassion, and psychological safety for employees.

06 Nov•2 min read
Malta's trade deficit narrows by €177m as exports surge in first half of 2026
Finance

Malta's trade deficit narrows by €177m as exports surge in first half of 2026

Malta's trade deficit shrank by €177.4 million in H1 2026, driven by a €251.5 million jump in exports, led by machinery and fuel.

06 Nov•2 min read