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Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny
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Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny

Revolut’s outage brought Malta’s reliance on digital payments into focus. Beyond the immediate disruption, it raises bigger questions about shared cloud infrastructure, business continuity and how exposed the island’s economy could be if the technology investment boom suffers a sharp reversal.

26 Oct•5 min read

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WH Partners Named Top-Tier Firm in ITR World Tax 2027 Rankings
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WH Partners Named Top-Tier Firm in ITR World Tax 2027 Rankings

WH Partners earns top-tier status in ITR World Tax 2027 across three practice areas, with three team members individually recognised.

30 Oct•1 min read
FIAU rolls out goSENTINEL platform for data-driven AML supervision
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FIAU rolls out goSENTINEL platform for data-driven AML supervision

Malta's FIAU is deploying goSENTINEL, a UNODC-built digital platform, to bring risk-based AML/CFT supervision to over 2,200 reporting entities.

30 Oct•2 min read
Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida on looking beyond headline returns
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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
Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond
Finance

Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond

Smartcare Finance replaces hotel hypothec with increased care home security on its €7.5 million bond issue, leaving investors with a different risk mix.

27 Oct•2 min read
Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny
Finance

Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny

Revolut’s outage brought Malta’s reliance on digital payments into focus. Beyond the immediate disruption, it raises bigger questions about shared cloud infrastructure, business continuity and how exposed the island’s economy could be if the technology investment boom suffers a sharp reversal.

26 Oct•5 min read
BOV secures second consecutive global banking award for social impact strategy
Finance

BOV secures second consecutive global banking award for social impact strategy

Bank of Valletta has been recognised for the second year running with a WSBI-ESBG award for inclusive banking, highlighting its social initiatives across Malta and Gozo.

26 Oct•2 min read
MFSA Flags Widespread Disclosure Failures in Pension Statements
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MFSA Flags Widespread Disclosure Failures in Pension Statements

A thematic review by the MFSA found that many pension statements lack mandatory disclosures, pointing to broader governance weaknesses among licensed administrators.

22 Oct•2 min read
Convenience Shop shareholders clear path for potential stake sale
Finance

Convenience Shop shareholders clear path for potential stake sale

Shareholders of The Convenience Shop have approved sharing confidential financial data with interested buyers, moving a potential stake sale forward.

21 Oct•2 min read

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MFSA tightens disclosure rules and flags insurance risk gaps

MFSA tightens disclosure rules and flags insurance risk gaps

21 Oct2 min read
Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end

Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end

21 Oct2 min read
MeDirect retires old bonds as €30m subordinated issue starts trading

MeDirect retires old bonds as €30m subordinated issue starts trading

19 Oct2 min read
Izola Bank sets EGM on Azure share issue as takeover heads to closing

Izola Bank sets EGM on Azure share issue as takeover heads to closing

19 Oct2 min read
Sold-out FIAU training signals heightened focus on sanctions evasion and terrorist financing risks

Sold-out FIAU training signals heightened focus on sanctions evasion and terrorist financing risks

19 Oct2 min read
Malta Chamber takes Pre-Budget 2027 reform pitch to Opposition

Malta Chamber takes Pre-Budget 2027 reform pitch to Opposition

19 Oct2 min read
Dizz Finance repays €8 million bond following group transaction

Dizz Finance repays €8 million bond following group transaction

19 Oct2 min read
MED9 business federations push for island-focused Blue Economy strategy

MED9 business federations push for island-focused Blue Economy strategy

19 Oct3 min read
Malta Chamber hits back: State policy, not business, drove foreign labour reliance

Malta Chamber hits back: State policy, not business, drove foreign labour reliance

19 Oct4 min read
MFSA mystery shopping finds weak sales practices in insurance investment products

MFSA mystery shopping finds weak sales practices in insurance investment products

19 Oct2 min read
CrediaBank's Greek brokerage buy signals deeper play in investment services ahead of HSBC Malta deal

CrediaBank's Greek brokerage buy signals deeper play in investment services ahead of HSBC Malta deal

07 Oct2 min read
AMLA finalises key AML rules: Maltese firms face tighter due diligence, group compliance

AMLA finalises key AML rules: Maltese firms face tighter due diligence, group compliance

07 Oct2 min read
Budget 2027: €400 million energy support commitment shapes business outlook

Budget 2027: €400 million energy support commitment shapes business outlook

06 Oct2 min read
MeDirect's €30m bond offer oversubscribed, intermediaries' offer scrapped

MeDirect's €30m bond offer oversubscribed, intermediaries' offer scrapped

02 Oct2 min read
Malta opens up to €500m government stock sale with two fixed-rate lines

Malta opens up to €500m government stock sale with two fixed-rate lines

02 Oct2 min read
AX Group buys back €1.09m of 2026 bonds as buy-back nears halfway

AX Group buys back €1.09m of 2026 bonds as buy-back nears halfway

02 Oct2 min read
APS Bank Extends Buy-Back Run With 32,117 Shares in Weekly Tally

APS Bank Extends Buy-Back Run With 32,117 Shares in Weekly Tally

02 Oct2 min read
MFSA's FinTech2030 signals regulatory direction for crypto, AI and tokenisation in Malta

MFSA's FinTech2030 signals regulatory direction for crypto, AI and tokenisation in Malta

02 Oct2 min read
WH Partners lands Malta Tax Firm of the Year at ITR European Tax Awards

WH Partners lands Malta Tax Firm of the Year at ITR European Tax Awards

02 Oct2 min read
MIA Maintains Steady Share Buy-Back at €6.60

MIA Maintains Steady Share Buy-Back at €6.60

02 Oct1 min read
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