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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
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
Smartcare Finance swaps hotel collateral for care home on €7.5m bond
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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 and University of Malta launch new MSc targeting financial regulation skills gap

MFSA and University of Malta launch new MSc targeting financial regulation skills gap

02 Jul2 min read
Malta's competition regulator warns of heightened risk in concentrated small economy

Malta's competition regulator warns of heightened risk in concentrated small economy

01 Jul2 min read
US defence acquisition lands on Malta's competition radar

US defence acquisition lands on Malta's competition radar

25 Jun2 min read
Malta aviation VAT: EU exemption rules not automatic, RSM warns

Malta aviation VAT: EU exemption rules not automatic, RSM warns

19 Jun2 min read
Malta Employers warn labour migration model 'reaching its limits' as AI reshapes jobs

Malta Employers warn labour migration model 'reaching its limits' as AI reshapes jobs

10 Jun3 min read
MFSA puts AI governance on the regulatory radar for financial services firms

MFSA puts AI governance on the regulatory radar for financial services firms

04 Jun2 min read
MFSA pushes digitisation and retail access to reshape capital markets

MFSA pushes digitisation and retail access to reshape capital markets

26 May3 min read
Malta Business Wallet goes live, promising end to duplicate due diligence

Malta Business Wallet goes live, promising end to duplicate due diligence

23 May2 min read
Malta sets up T+1 coordination group as securities settlement deadline looms

Malta sets up T+1 coordination group as securities settlement deadline looms

21 May2 min read
MFSA and government advance auto-enrolment pension framework design

MFSA and government advance auto-enrolment pension framework design

21 May2 min read
Malta's captive insurance market grew 200% but faces its toughest regulatory test yet

Malta's captive insurance market grew 200% but faces its toughest regulatory test yet

20 May3 min read
Malta Airport locks €100m in debt financing to fund €345m expansion

Malta Airport locks €100m in debt financing to fund €345m expansion

20 May2 min read
MFSA code of conduct ties governance failures to sanctions for leaders

MFSA code of conduct ties governance failures to sanctions for leaders

12 May2 min read
EU Reaches PSD3 and PSR Compromise: What It Means for Malta

EU Reaches PSD3 and PSR Compromise: What It Means for Malta

28 Apr4 min read
Malta Gains Ground as International Capital Flows Shift Toward the Mediterranean

Malta Gains Ground as International Capital Flows Shift Toward the Mediterranean

28 Apr2 min read
New youth enterprise regulations come into force in Malta

New youth enterprise regulations come into force in Malta

12 Mar1 min read
Malta's Active vs Passive Income: The 5% Tax Rate That Demands Substance

Malta's Active vs Passive Income: The 5% Tax Rate That Demands Substance

09 Feb2 min read
Seven Maltese F&B Companies Target Global Buyers at Gulfood 2026

Seven Maltese F&B Companies Target Global Buyers at Gulfood 2026

05 Feb2 min read
Accountants need to lead business transformation, not just file returns

Accountants need to lead business transformation, not just file returns

20 Oct2 min read
Malta's Tourism Surge: July Numbers Up 18% and Spending Tops €400M

Malta's Tourism Surge: July Numbers Up 18% and Spending Tops €400M

02 Sept2 min read
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