The MFSA boosted supervisory engagements by 350% to over 1,800 in 2025, driven by a 160% workforce increase and a new outreach strategy using 'Dear CEO' letters.
Malta's accountancy body urges practitioners to move beyond compliance and take on a strategic advisory role as digitalisation and regulation reshape the profession.
The European Commission adopted a major tax simplification package on 24 June 2026, cutting withholding taxes, scrapping CFC overlaps with Pillar 2, and streamlining DAC reporting.
Malta has registered its first Notified Professional Investor Fund under the Single Family Office Exempt Manager Framework, signalling growing interest in private wealth structuring.
WH Partners has responded to MFSA consultations on tokenisation and DeFi, urging Malta to move quickly to maintain its position as a digital assets hub.
MFSA consultation proposes Article 3B, offering companies an alternative to strict institutional ownership requirements for aircraft financial leasing.
FinXP rebrands as a payments infrastructure provider, offering Banking-as-a-Service and direct SEPA access, targeting fintechs and online platforms.
Malta's Office for Competition approves CFP Energy RMS Ltd's acquisition of sole control of Kinect Energy Green Services AS.
MASS members toured the Currency Museum and got a briefing on the Bank's role in a bid to boost financial literacy among retail investors.
MCCAA's Office for Competition has approved Persistent Systems' full acquisition of Nagarro SE, marking a significant IT sector consolidation.
Prime Minister Robert Abela has opened Budget 2027 consultations in Gozo, prioritising connectivity, infrastructure, and economic diversification as key themes.
NSO data shows 7.6% quarterly rise in services turnover, led by wholesale trade. Employment dips 1.1% while wages and hours edge up.
The European Parliament is sending a fact-finding mission to Malta after Yorgen Fenech's acquittal, highlighting rule of law concerns with business implications.
Central Business Centres posts €660,865 profit and opens €16.75m bond tranche at 5.9%.
