Central Bank of Malta
Research department split at Central Bank of Malta
Annual report reveals separation of economic forecasts and quantitative research into separate departments, as governor looks to boost capacity
Bonnici disappointed by TLTRO take-up in Malta
Central Bank of Malta governor Josef Bonnici says it "would be a pity" if the country’s banks did not take advantage of the cheap funding on offer
Maltese banks see increase in non-performing loans
The domestic banks in Malta had to increase their provisioning levels further to respond to the credit risk, notes central bank
People: Malta gets second deputy; Lautenschläger aces European Parliament test
Central Bank of Malta gets second deputy governor for first time; Lautenschläger wins overwhelming majority in European Parliament vote; and more
Maltese governor says ECB’s policy will ‘take a while’ to hit periphery
Josef Bonnici attributes the drop in loans to the private sector in the eurozone’s stressed countries to the ‘weak and uneven’ monetary policy transmission mechanism
Maltese politicians clash over new deputy governor appointment
Move to appoint a deputy governor in charge of financial stability at the Central Bank of Malta led to opposition accusations of politicisation
Maltese governor paves way for co-operative banking
Josef Bonnici underlines value of competition in the banking sector; encourages change in legislation to permit the formation of co-operative financial institutions
Malta quarterly review presents mixed outlook
Quarterly review reports weak but improving economic activity; calls for government action to reduce debt and pursue structural reforms
Maltese governor involved in ‘minor incident’ in Libya
Governor of the Central Bank of Malta pays visit to Central Bank of Libya; involved in a “minor incident” while travelling from the airport into Tripoli
Malta governor reflects on turbulent eurozone
The governor of the Central Bank of Malta speaks on economic challenges in the eurozone; focuses on improving regulation and competitiveness to promote long-run growth
Malta establishes financial stability forum
New forum includes members from authorities and key stakeholders in financial services industry; governor wants to ensure crisis never comes to Malta
Central Bank of Malta - Annual Report (2010)
Central Bank of Malta Annual Report 2010 says events in euro area could disturb economic recovery in Malta
Malta's Bonello warns of complacency over rapid recovery
Central Bank of Malta governor Michael Bonello says Malta's dependence on external demand growth creates vulnerability
Malta's Bonello: Basel II amendments ambitious and far-reaching
Central Bank of Malta governor discusses new proposals to amend the Basel II requirements following lessons from financial crisis
Malta - Quarterly Review
A slump in Maltese exports in the first quarter of 2008 had a negative impact on growth, the latest Quarterly Review from the Central Bank of Malta, published in August, states.
Maltese deputy wins third term
David Pullicino, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Malta, is set remain in the role until 2013.
Malta - Annual Report 2007
Fiscal policy is the only short-term countercyclical instrument available since Malta joined the eurozone, said Michael Bonello, the governor of the Central Bank of Malta, in the latest Annual Report.
Sunny outlook for Cyprus and Malta
The two islands have got their fiscal houses in order and are looking to join the euro in 2008, writes Justin Keay
Interview: Michael Bonello
Having successfully defended its peg for 30 years, Malta appears well placed to join ERM II. The governor of the Central Bank of Malta outlines the path to the eurozone and the pitfalls along the way.
Malta central bank signs employees agreement
A collective agreement signed on Tuesday 22 July by the Central Bank of Malta provides for improved salaries, better conditions of work and various important changes, according to Malta Media. This is expected to lead to greater efficiency within the…
Luxembourg's Mersch visits Malta central bank
The governor of central bank of Luxembourg visited Malta's central bank on Monday June 9 as part of a networking policy, designed to establish close working relationships with the central banks of both EU member States and accession countries, according…
Central Bank of Malta - Annual Report 2002
The Central Bank of Malta has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2002.
Interview with the governor, Malta's central bank
INTERVIEW - In the interview Michael Bonello sheds light on the role of the central bank and comments on the state of Malta's economy. He also discusses the effects eventual EU membership will have on the operation of the central bank.
Bursary scheme for research work in Malta
The Central Bank of Malta has recently launched a Bursary Scheme to enable local and foreign postgraduate students or holders of a postgraduate degree to obtain research work experience at the Bank through research projects on areas of interest to the…