The recent edition of City Week 2025 underscored a critical inflection point in the global financial system. The event, a magnet for top-tier policymakers and financial leaders, placed the spotlight squarely on transitional financing, the arduous journey toward more consistent sustainability reporting, and Europe’s latest stab at regulatory streamlining:
Bank of Valletta continues to strengthen its culture of engagement among its people through events that foster teamwork, creativity, and engagement. The latest such activity was the BOVSSC Quiz Night, now in its third edition, held at the Qawra Palace Hotel. This event, which was organised by the Bank’s Sports and Social Committee (BOVSSC) team in
Malta’s rich culinary heritage makes its food and beverage sector a key part of the economy and tourism. But behind the scenes, counterfeit products are threatening trust, revenue and safety. Julio Laporta , spokesperson at the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), discusses the rising risks of food and drink counterfeiting and its impact on Malta
With markets hovering at all-time-highs, US President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff rhetoric as 35% tariffs on Canadian imports has been implemented, effective from August 1; Trump cited fentanyl as the main reason for the tariffs. This move has sparked speculation that blanket tariffs of 15% to 20% would also be imposed on other trading partners
For the past 25 years, around the end of June, a unique ceremony in honour of Malta has taken place in the glamorous French Riviera town of Saint-Tropez, beneath the imposing statue of French Admiral and Knight of Malta, Pierre André de Suffren. On the world-famous quay where some of the world’s most luxurious superyachts dock, the ceremony marks the
With the launch of the new Super5 on July 4, Malta’s iconic jackpot lottery game has just entered into a new chapter, one built around convenience, excitement and accessibility. Franco De Gabriele, CCO of IZI Group, explains how National Lottery plc, a subsidiary of IZI Group, is bringing lottery closer to the people, and how the new Super5 will crystallise
Fraud has today made its way into every aspect of modern life, infiltrating both our personal and professional worlds. Whether you’re an individual shopping online or a CEO managing multimillion-euro transactions, no one is immune. Today’s cybercriminals are not physically robbing individuals or bank branches but are sitting behind screens, hidden
There are moments in history when a new technology does not just improve life — it redefines it. Think of the steam engine. Electricity. The internet. Each unlocked new industries, upended the status quo, and reshaped the global economy. Today, we may be standing at the edge of the next great leap: quantum computing. It’s a term that has long circulated
Across Malta and Gozo, many retail stores are displaying signs promoting summer sales and special discounts. These promotions tend to attract consumers looking to make the most of reduced prices on items they want or need. While the appeal of a bargain is natural, it is important for consumers to know their rights and obligations to make sure they
Movements in equity and bond indices The MSE Equity Total Return Index shed 0.5%, ending the week at 8,689.397 points. Out of 23 active equities, five advanced, while another 11 fell. A total of 197 transactions registered a turnover of just above €0.5m. The MSE Corporate Bonds Total Return Index closed slightly higher by 0.3% at 1,170.795 points.
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