Malta
Malta holds foreign reserve management workshop
The Central Bank of Malta has hosted a two-day workshop in conjunction with the European Central Bank on the implications of euro area membership for foreign reserve management by national central banks.
Central Bank of Malta - Annual Report 2004
The Central Bank of Malta has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2004. Malta's accession to membership of the European Union on 1 May 2004 has opened up new opportunities for economic and social development, the report said.
Former Central Bank of Malta governor dies
Anthony Galdes, who headed the Central Bank of Malta from 1987 to 1993, died this week aged 74, after a lifelong commitment to public service.
Interview with Central Bank of Malta's Bonello
In a recent interview the governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Michael Bonello, said Malta is well suited to participate in the euro area. Delaying euro adoption would not only postpone the benefits of the single currency but could also place Malta…
Malta's Bonello on fiscal matters
The governor of the central bank of Malta, Michael Bonello, gave a speech at the Annual Dinner of the Institute of Financial Services, in which he considered the state of the country's finances against the background of a slow-growing economy.
Malta's Bonello on the cb & financial stability
In a speech on 'The Central Bank of Malta and financial stability' given on 13 September, Michael Bonello of the Central Bank of Malta said there are clearly several good reasons why sound regulatory and oversight practices remain vital for the stability…
Central Bank of Malta - Annual Report 2003
The Central Bank of Malta has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2003. The Report sees a modest pick-up in activity during 2004, underpinned by higher public sector investment as well as a recovery in exports.
Malta's Bonello on cb views on new challlenges
In a speech on 'Central bankers' view of the new challenges' given on 21 February, Michael Bonello of the Central Bank of Malta said central bankers understand the importance of coherent policies designed to achieve a more efficient allocation and use of…
Malta's Deputy Governor re-appointed
David Pullicino has been re-appointed as deputy governor of the Central Bank of Malta for a five year term. Pullicino has been closely associated with the bank's development over the years and is involved in the strategy of eventual integration into the…
Malta central bank cuts growth forecast for 2003
The central bank of Malta has revised its growth forecast for the country to between 1 and 1.3 percent for 2003, according to the Times of Malta. In its annual report published in April it had previously forecast real GDP growth of 3.1 - 3.7 percent.
Bonello gets another term
Michael Bonello has been re-appointed for a five year term as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, the Bank said on Friday. Bonello studied languages and economics at the University of Malta and was a senior official at the United Nations Conference on…
Malta c bank chief denies euro stories
The governor of the central bank of Malta, according to Malta Independent, denied stories that Malta, along with a few acceding countries, had begun talks with the European Central Bank about joining the euro. He said the whole story came about after an…
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…
Malta central bank anniversary concert
The Central Bank of Malta is to hold an anniversary concert which will include Mozart's Requiem, according to a report by MM News.
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…
MP says Malta central bankers comments 'offensive'
MALTA - Malta's Labour Party has slammed Central Bank governor Michael C Bonello after he claimed that Malta would benefit economically from European Union membership.
Malta 'will have the euro once conditions are met'
MALTA - The Minister for Economic Services Josef Bonnici said Malta stands to benefit from the adoption of the single European currency, the euro, and that Malta will join the Eurozone once the conditions are met.
Malta's Monetary Policy Advisory Council set up
MALTA - Following the entry into force on 1 October 2002 of the amendments to the Central Bank of Malta Act, the Monetary Policy Advisory Council has been constituted under the provisions of the same Act. This Council is responsible to advise the…
Central Bank of Malta - Annual Report 2001
ANNUAL REPORT - The Central Bank of Malta has published its Thirty-fourth Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2001.
Speech by the Governor, Central Bank of Malta
SPEECH - Address by Mr Michael C. Bonello, Governor of the Central Bank of Malta to the Malta Chamber of Commerce National Competitiveness Conference, 5 October.
Malta Central Bank re-appoints governor
MALTA - Michael Bonello has been re-appointed as governor of the central bank of Malta. He was appointed by the President on the advice of the prime minister for a second two-year term until October 2003. The announcement was made on 5 June.