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Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as Destination Partner ahead of 2026 Global Summit
Tourism
Hospitality

Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as Destination Partner ahead of 2026 Global Summit

MTA becomes WTTC Destination Partner as Valletta prepares to host the Global Summit in October 2026, putting Malta at the centre of global tourism discussions.

26 Aug 2026
SiGMA unveils Vision 2030 playbook at Dubai World Trade Centre
Corporate Governance
iGaming

SiGMA unveils Vision 2030 playbook at Dubai World Trade Centre

SiGMA presented its strategic Vision 2030 book during a Dubai World Trade Centre visit, signalling long-term planning in the Middle East market.

25 Aug 2026
GamingMalta uses gamescom mixer to deepen international ties for Maltese gaming sector
iGaming

GamingMalta uses gamescom mixer to deepen international ties for Maltese gaming sector

GamingMalta hosted a networking mixer at gamescom 2026, bringing together studios and stakeholders to forge closer ties between Malta's games community and the global industry.

24 Aug 2026
Africa's weak age checks expose iGaming operators to regulatory risk
Regulation
iGaming

Africa's weak age checks expose iGaming operators to regulatory risk

African age verification systems fail to block underage gamblers, raising player protection concerns for operators and regulators.

21 Aug 2026
Central Bank revises up 2026 GDP forecast to 3.8%, inflation easing to 2.2%
Economy
Finance

Central Bank revises up 2026 GDP forecast to 3.8%, inflation easing to 2.2%

Central Bank of Malta projects 3.8% GDP growth in 2026, led by private consumption, while inflation eases to 2.2%.

21 Aug 2026
New tax rules push Malta towards a smaller, wealthier ex-pat pool
Regulation
Finance

New tax rules push Malta towards a smaller, wealthier ex-pat pool

Malta's 2027 tax residency overhaul triples minimum tax to €35,000 and raises property thresholds, targeting high-net-worth individuals.

21 Aug 2026
Tech.mt campaign accelerates digital shift across Maltese businesses
Economy
Tech

Tech.mt campaign accelerates digital shift across Maltese businesses

Tech.mt's Tech of the Week campaign showcases Maltese companies leveraging AI, IoT, and automation to drive growth and efficiency.

21 Aug 2026
Bally's Intralot H1: online surges, UK tax hike costs €34m in Q2 EBITDA
Regulation
iGaming

Bally's Intralot H1: online surges, UK tax hike costs €34m in Q2 EBITDA

Bally's Intralot reported €544.2m H1 revenue, led by online growth, but the UK's remote gaming duty increase from 21% to 40% cost €34m in Q2 EBITDA.

21 Aug 2026
Florida lawsuit targets payment processors in sweepstakes crackdown, setting potential US precedent
Regulation
iGaming

Florida lawsuit targets payment processors in sweepstakes crackdown, setting potential US precedent

Florida AG sues Stake, VGW and payment firms Yodlee, Trustly, Worldpay, alleging illegal gambling via sweepstakes model.

21 Aug 2026
Late Filings and Client Fund Gaps Drive MFSA's 2025 Enforcement Crackdown
Regulation
Finance

Late Filings and Client Fund Gaps Drive MFSA's 2025 Enforcement Crackdown

The MFSA issued 91 enforcement actions and €570,673 in penalties in 2025, with late reporting accounting for 69% of cases while client fund safeguarding emerges as a key priority.

21 Aug 2026
EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups
Regulation
Finance

EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups

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.

21 Aug 2026
MSC Seashore Marks Five Years: What Valletta Calls Mean for Malta's Cruise Economy
Tourism
Hospitality

MSC Seashore Marks Five Years: What Valletta Calls Mean for Malta's Cruise Economy

MSC Seashore marks five years of service, with repeated Valletta calls underscoring Malta's role as a Mediterranean cruise hub.

21 Aug 2026