Malta Finance Industry Newswire

Maltese are second-highest EU spenders on medicines

Malta stands out within the European Union for its unusually high spending on retail pharmaceuticals, a pattern that places a significant financial burden on households. Retail medicines accounted for 18% of Malta’s total health expenditure in 2023, well …

How foreign workers lost money chasing Malta jobs

A considerable number of third-country nationals say they lost money and were pushed into debt after paying two employers in Malta fees for jobs they were ultimately not given. At least 42 South Asian nationals paid a couple €450 each in “administrative” …

HSBC Malta Foundation, Hudson Foundation finance Inspire playground extension

Inspire Foundation’s Learning in Context (LinC) will be installing a new extension to its Day School playground at its Bulebel education building, thanks to support from HSBC Malta Foundation and Hudson Foundation. Launched in March 2019 with just 15 …

Abacus Worldwide appoints new co-chairs for tax and legal groups

Abacus Worldwide, an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal companies, has appointed two new co-chairs to its tax and legal special interest groups (SIGs). The company named Erika Baldacchino as co-chair of the tax SIG, …

After Years Of Advocacy, Schumer Celebrates Micron’s Groundbreaking For Transformative $100 Billion Investment, Building ...

Schumer Worked To Convince Micron To Invest In Upstate NY, And Passage Of Schumer’s Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law Sealed The Deal For Micron To Invest In America And Select Syracuse Area To Build Largest Semiconductor Facility In The Country   Thanks …

Climate activist seeks funding for 12,000km walk from Malta to India

Jaydip Lakhankiya was studying hotel management when a discussion on sustainable tourism intrigued him and led him down a rabbit hole of research on climate change. His thirst for knowledge quickly turned into a yearning for activism and sowed the seed of …

Record number of flights flew through Malta's airspace in 2025

A record number of flights flew through Malta's airspace in 2025, the government said. It said that in the wake of numerous conflicts around the world, including in the Eastern Mediterranean area, Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS) played a vital role …

Geopolitical tensions drive record air traffic through Maltese airspace

Geopolitical instability in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East pushed record numbers of aircraft into Maltese airspace in 2025, with Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS) managing 166,600 flights last year, up from 148,000 in 2024. The increase included …

PM urges honorary consuls to deepen Malta’s global partnerships as Vision 2050 takes shape

Prime Minister Robert Abela has called on Malta's honorary consuls to play an even stronger role in translating the country's foreign policy principles into concrete international partnerships, as he outlined the government's long-term economic …

Order of Malta seeks greater U.N. role as hospital in Bethlehem faces constraints

(CNA) -- The Order of Malta's Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem is facing severe operational constraints and its mobile clinics remain unable to reach Bedouin villages in the West Bank due to movement restrictions and violence, the order's grand …

Spotlight on Malta: 10 startups worth keeping an eye on in 2026

Malta has long been associated with tourism and leisure, but in recent years, the country has increasingly aligned itself with Europe’s growing tech and startup scene. Rather than lagging, Malta has steadily developed the infrastructure needed to support …

Lidl Malta celebrates 8th consecutive year of top employer certification amidst global recognition

In an era of evolving workplace dynamics, Lidl Malta, the leading retail chain on the Maltese islands, has demonstrated remarkable consistency by being named a "Top Employer" for the eighth year in succession. This certification, awarded by the …

HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid focus on high growth in Hong Kong, mainland

HSBC Holdings’ exploration of options for its insurance business in Singapore may lead to a sale of the unit as the group reallocates resources to its insurance business in Hong Kong and mainland China, according to analysts. “It makes sense for HSBC to …

Youth Council blasts €25,000 licence-surrender scheme, urges investment in public transport

The Maltese National Youth Council has expressed disappointment with the newly introduced government scheme offering individuals aged 18 to 30 up to €25,000 over five years in exchange for surrendering their driving license for the same period, arguing …

‘Might is right’ world especially damaging for small states like Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono says

President Myriam Spiteri Debono warned a world in which “might is right” prevails would be especially damaging for small states like Malta. She urged renewed investment in diplomacy, multilateralism and respect for international law. Speaking during New …

10 Best Non-GamStop Casinos for 2026

Non-Gamstop casinos are online gambling sites that are not part of the GamStop self-exclusion scheme. They are usually offshore casinos that are not regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Hence, they are a hot choice among gamblers who desire …

Make it in Malta: Supporting operators every step of the way on their Malta success story

From investment incentives and banking infrastructure to talent mobility and identity management, Malta has built a joined-up ecosystem to support gambling operators at every stage of their journey in Malta. In a highly competitive international landscape, …

EU warns US trade deal could be suspended

The European Union has organized an urgent meeting of its ambassadors in Brussels for this Sunday in reaction to President Donald Trump’s announcement that eight EU countries will suffer tariffs as pressure for a deal on America’s acquisition of Greenland. …

Gozo Chamber welcomes announcement of investment in ferry services

Befree Delivers End-to-End Tax Outsourcing Support to Help Australian Businesses

62483, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Managing tax responsibilities can be stressful for individuals and small business owners, especially as compliance requirements, reporting expectations, and record-keeping …

Sanford Housing Authority Launches Comprehensive Public Safety Initiative with Tsunami Cameras, Manager, & Safety Hubs

SHA's Public Safety Manager, Jeffrey Gorley, a member of the ENC Chapter of NOBLE, has been chosen as the Lead for the 2026 Faith & Blue Initiative in Sanford SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford …

2025 was a Year of Chaos for Cook County and Illinois

O'Connor discusses how 2025 was a year of chaos for Cook County and Illinois. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2025, Illinois surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest property taxes in the …

Befree Delivers Specialised Tax Outsourcing Services for UK Businesses

Professional tax outsourcing solutions that help businesses manage compliance, reduce internal strain, and maintain consistent, well-governed tax operations. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UK …

Easiest Mortgages Unveils Simplified Application Process to Break Through 2026 Affordability Barriers

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Easiest Mortgages, a leading innovator in digital mortgage solutions, today announced the launch of its revolutionary simplified application process designed to help …

Healthy Jeena Sikho & OXYMED Forge collaboration to Democratize Respiratory Care Across India

India's Largest Medical Equipment Provider collaborates with Nation's Leading Respiratory Manufacturer to Deliver Healthcare Solutions to Lakhs of Families. CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, INDIA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Healthy Jeena …

Ignitho Recognized by ISG as a Noteworthy Provider in Advanced Analytics and AI Services in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens™

Ignitho, a US-headquartered Data and AI provider, is recognised by ISG as a Noteworthy Provider in Advanced Analytics and AI in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens™ TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ignitho Technologies Inc., a US- …

Nomyx Joins Ownera’s SuperApps Platform to Deliver End-to-End Tokenization Infrastructure

Complete token deployment, compliance, digital identity, and issuance platform now available, eliminating 6-to-9-month timelines and multi-vendor complexity LONDON, LONDON, CITY OF, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nomyx, the end- …

Global Finance Apex Championship 2026 Redefines Financial Excellence as India’s Tradejini Joins the Competition

International participation and individual representation highlight evolving standards in global financial competition BANGALORE, SOUTHERN KARNATAKA, INDIA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Global Finance Apex Championship marks a …

Scalo reports 15% revenue growth and strategic global expansion in 2025

Leading software solutions provider achieves strong financial performance and team expansion, positioning itself for ambitious growth in 2026 WROCLAW, POLAND, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scalo, a premier provider of digital solutions …

LoginRadius and Inspirit Vision Partner to Accelerate Enterprise CIAM Adoption in the Middle East and India

Leading CIAM platform and specialized Identity experts, partner together to focus on regulatory compliances and cloud modernization in Middle East and India. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LoginRadius …

GOLF LIVE ANNOUNCES 2 X MAJOR CHAMPION, DUSTIN JOHNSON, AS AN INVESTOR

Former #1 player in the world, 2 x Major Champion, and LIV star, Dustin Johnson, invests in innovative golf instruction platform, Golf Live. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Golf Live, the market leader in live, virtual …

Cyber Future Foundation and Rubrik to Convene Global Leaders at Cyber Future Dialogue 2026 in Davos

CFF and Rubrik unite to convene global leaders in Davos to advance cyber resilience, AI governance, and leadership accountability in a disrupted world. DAVOS, GRAUBüNDEN, SWITZERLAND, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyber Future …

First-Ever Consumer Utility Benchmarks Launched, With a Broader Mission to Demystify UK Utility Pricing

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sceats Family Office today announces the launch of the Sceats Utility Report (SUR), introducing the first independent, consumer-usable benchmark prices for commercial electricity, gas …

Age-Based Tax Credits: The Engine of President Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

Age-Based Tax Credits: The Engine of President Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” BELLEVUE, NE, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald J. Trump this week outlined Trumpcare his “Great Healthcare Plan,” describing a …

Global Initiative Launched to Safeguard $100 Trillion Cultural Asset Class Through Advanced Industrialization

The "Paul Solman" Moment: Why the World is Watching NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Technical Overview: 3D Digitization and Art Conservation Arius Technology Europa Srl recently participated in a …

160k+ Subscribers Choose Cryptopolitan Newsletter for Digestible and Relevant Crypto News Delivery

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cryptopolitan’s daily newsletter is opened twice as often as the industry standard, with its 30% clickthrough rate; trusted for its byte-sized delivery of the news users need, …

Nordic Re-Finance expands its fleet with the acquisition of 15 electric locomotives

Nordic Re-Finance secures a €250m debt package from Natixis CIB and separately expands its fleet with the acquisition of 15 electric locomotives STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Infranity-backed Nordic Re-Finance secures …

Janus Assurance Re lamenta el fallecimiento de Nelson Marte Garrido, honra su legado con apoyo a la niñez vulnerable

Janus Assurance Re lamenta el fallecimiento de Nelson Marte Garrido, honra su legado con una donación a la fundación para la juventud SANTO DOMINGO DE GUZMAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janus Assurance Re expresa …

Kami Company Introduces the First U.S. Hair Styling Brand Designed Specifically for Asian Men’s Hair Types

HENDERSONVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kami Company has announced the introduction of its specialized men’s hair styling product line, created exclusively to address the long-standing challenges faced by Asian …