In a world where markets shift overnight and paper wealth can vanish just as quickly as it’s made, more savvy investors are seeking tangible assets, something they can see, touch, and even taste. Among these, Scotch whisky casks have emerged as a particularly compelling choice. A physical, appreciating asset stored safely in Scotland, whisky ownership
Maltese property portal Darscover has rolled out full coverage for Gozo and introduced regional search filters for Malta, in a bid to offer a more structured view of the local real estate market. The platform, which focuses on detailed listing data and multi-language support, now allows users to start their search by region, including North, South
As the iGaming industry matures, conversations are shifting from growth hacks and quick wins to long-term strategy and sustainable value. In this interview, Ivan Montik, founder of SOFTSWISS, discusses insights from the new 2026 iGaming Trends Report and explains why this year marks a turning point for the sector. Montik explores how mergers and acquisitions
EmpowerHER, a Maltese voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting women in business and the creative industries, is holding a festive initiative at Designers Boutique, in Valletta, on Saturday, November 22, from 10am to 7pm. The boutique, one of the organisation’s key projects, is a distinctive creative hub uniting 17 Maltese women entrepreneurs,
The Malta Development Bank (MDB) has announced StudentAssist, a new scheme giving students easier access to financing for further and higher education in Malta and abroad. The product is offered in collaboration with the Ministry for European Funds, APS Bank and Bank of Valletta. The scheme builds on the strong results of the FSMA and FSMA+ initiatives,
Malta has faced numerous fraud scandals in recent years. The true scale of losses is likely far greater than official figures may suggest. Fraud often goes undetected for months or even years, particularly when perpetrated by trusted senior figures. This raises a vital question: who is responsible for preventing and detecting fraud? The answer points
Partner, Ganado Advocates As a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ investment services and funds department, Marina Grech has built a career advising clients across Malta’s financial services industry. Her expertise spans company service providers, management companies, brokers, and investment structures including venture capital, real estate, and private
Two local analysts have cautioned that any attempt by EU Member States to block or restrict the passporting of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) authorised under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) would face serious legal and procedural obstacles. In their paper published this week on constitutionaldiscourse.com, Christopher P. Buttigieg,
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Leading global hospitality group Minor Hotels will enter the Maltese market for the first time following the signing of a franchise agreement for a new NH Collection hotel in Sliema, scheduled to open by the end of 2026. The NH Collection Sliema will be a 268-room premium hotel situated in one of the island’s premium tourism destinations, just a short
