Achieving balance in Malta’s capital markets
Malta capital markets, Malta Financial Services Authority, MFSA, Capital Markets Supervision, Malta Stock Exchange, market liquidity, market transparency, corporate governance, free float requirements, EU Listing Package, liquidity provider guidelines, market integrity, Market Abuse Regulation, EMIR, SFTR, sponsors’ regime, financial soundness, investor protection, audit committees.
The importance of investing in shares
For years, many investors in Malta and across Europe have preferred bank deposits and bonds over shares. The preference is understandable: deposits are viewed as secure, while bonds can provide fixed income and the prospect of capital repayment at maturity, provided the issuer does not default. But safety and certainty come at a cost. Fixed-term […]
Bank of Valletta’s strategic vision: driving shareholder value and sustainable growth
Bank of Valletta, BOV strategic plan, Malta banking sector, shareholder value, dividend distribution, share buyback, mobile banking app, ESG initiatives, green lending, financial services Malta, customer experience, digital banking transformation
The power of compounding – why investing early for the long term is your greatest asset
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” This powerful metaphor, often attributed to Warren Buffet, highlights the importance of investing early, patience and the power of compounding interest over the long term. Benjamin Franklin explained compound interest as, “Money makes money. And the money that money makes, makes money.” Simply put, it […]