Maltese tech firm Ascent Software has been acquired by Acuity Knowledge Partners, the company announced on Monday. The deal, which was closed on September 30, will see Acuity leverage Ascent’s software tools to serve clients in reinsurance, pharma, manufacturing, and retail. Details of the sale price or terms were not disclosed. Ascent was advised
France’s famed Michelin Guide, a reference for fine dining for more than a century, is expanding into hotel and wine recommendations as it aims to become a global lifestyle brand. The offshoot of the French tyre-making company has a loyal following among foodies but faces a battle for attention with other travel guides, review sites such as TripAdvisor,
Wolt, the local commerce platform, has announced the launch of Wolt Capital in Malta. This new financing solution, powered by finmid, provides local merchants with fast, flexible, and affordable funding – directly through the Wolt Merchant Portal. With Wolt Capital, eligible restaurants and retailers on Wolt’s platform can now access cash advances
The Maltese capital market faces record issuance during the fourth quarter of the year, while numerous articles have appeared on the current state of the bond market, with a specific contributor claiming last week that the “bond market is in trouble”. In my own articles over recent weeks, I had opined that the difficulties being faced by a number of
With over 300 expert speakers and more than 100 sponsors and partners, and over 2,000 attendees set to gather from across the globe – including 20% investors and 35% MedTech companies – MedTech Malta 2025 promises to be the most impactful edition yet. This year, the conference also comes with added value – MedTech Malta has been approved as a CPD-Accredited
Running a business today is a juggling act amid the chaos, turmoil, and stress of growth. Markets shift faster than forecasts, regulations evolve, and competition doesn’t wait for you to get your books in order. For many local business owners, the financial side often takes a back seat to sales, operations, and keeping clients happy. But here’s a twist:
Farsons spin-off company Quinco Holdings has been admitted to the Malta Stock Exchange. Quinco incorporates the food business formerly forming part of the Farsons Group, namely Food Chain Limited and Quintano Foods Limited. The company was listed on the MSE on October 6 at a share price of €1.30. Farsons shareholders received a pro-rata dividend totally
CrediaBank, which recently confirmed an agreement with HSBC regarding the potential majority acquisition in HSBC Malta, has inaugurated its first New Experience flagship store in the centre of Athens, Greece. The flagship store introduces an innovative banking model that is embedded by inspiration, innovation and people-centricity. This new store concept
