Crypto Bank Hires Former Deutsche Bank Executive 22 May 2019 Founders Bank, which plans to offer financial services to crypto companies, has appointed former Deutsche Bank executive Kenan Altunis as chief executive officer.
Malta could host the first decentralised bank in the world 13 July 2018 Crypto exchange Binance backs plans for a new bank that will serve tech and crypto businesses while offering top-tier banking solutions provided the bank receives a licence from the Maltese financial services regulator.
HSBC first bank in Malta to launch Face ID technology 18 May 2018 Clients can now use Face ID to log into the bank’s award-winning HSBCnet mobile app, which already offers Touch ID log-in
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat inaugurates new BOV representative office in London 13 March 2018 Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has inaugurated Bank of Valletta's Representative Office in London.
BOV and French-Maltese Chamber deepen collaboration 26 May 2017 The collaboration between Bank of Valletta (BOV) and the Maltese-French Chamber of Commerce was renewed during a presentation at the French Embassy. Kenneth Farrugia, Chief Business Development Officer at BOV, emphasised the importance in promoting trade relations between Malta and France during his address.
Maltese aviation scaling up 09 May 2017 Bank of Valletta held the sixth edition of the BOV Aviation Outlook at their head office in Santa Venera on May 8th. The conference highlighted Malta's continued growth of the aviation industry with maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations, back-office setups, R&D and the production of aircraft components.
Malta’s 'A' Fitch-rating affirmed 23 February 2017 Fitch's A-rating of Malta was once again affirmed on the 17th of February 2017. Fitch cites Malta’s robust growth, large creditor position, and estimates of rising disposable income as factors supporting the strong rating.
Catella bank moves into Malta 18 November 2016 Catella Bank, based out of Luxembourg, is seizing the opportunity to service Malta’s growing iGaming industry.
Malta’s banking system ranked 15th soundest in the world 01 October 2015 Malta maintains solid reputation for providing a sound banking system, the latest World Economic Forum reports, ranking 5 places higher than overall economic leader Switzerland.
Maltese trust their banks more than fellow Europeans 09 July 2015 The latest Eurobarometer survey assessing Europeans on data protection issues reveals that a staggering 85% of the Maltese trust private banks with ‘protecting’ their personal data, more than the 75% of Maltese who trust tax authorities with their personal data.
HSBC launches €75 million Malta ‘Trade for Growth Fund’ 26 June 2015 HSBC Bank has announced a new €75 million Malta Trade for Growth (MTFG) Fund following the success of the first €50 million trade fund launched in December 2013.
Banif registers pre-tax profit of €1.4 million 06 June 2015 Banif Bank (Malta) plc has registered a profit before tax of €1.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2014 – a five-fold increase on the previous year.
Fitch confirms BOV Credit rating, reviews support rating 19 May 2015 Fitch Ratings have confirmed Bank of Valletta’s credit rating but downloaded the bank’s support rating.
FIMBank appoints new Chief Risk Officer 14 May 2015 Ronald Haverkorn is a Dutch national and will be based at FIMBank's head office in Malta.
Alfred Mifsud appointed Central Bank deputy governor 08 May 2015 Economist Alfred Mifsud has been appointed deputy governor of the Central Bank, responsible for monetary affairs, for a period of five years.
