The influence of the Maltese Church on APS Bank, Malta’s third-largest financial institution, is expected to diminish significantly following a planned rights issue scheduled for completion by the end of this year. The move marks a strategic shift in the Bank’s ownership structure and reflects broader debates about the Church's role in Malta’s financial sector....
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