The leadership of Bank of Valletta is facing renewed public scrutiny after it emerged that both its chief executive officer and a key non-executive director have had long standing roles within Malita Investments, the state backed company at the centre of Malta’s ongoing social housing controversy. The situation has attracted attention due to reports that Malita Investments may receive substantial rescue financing from Bank of Valletta following severe cash flow problems that have delayed major public housing projects....
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NEWS Malta
January 3, 2026
Welfare Committee audits reveal repeated procurement failures
A committee entrusted with managing public funds for the benefit of elderly residents living in state-owned care homes has once again come under scrutiny following adverse findings by the National...
NEWS Malta
November 29, 2025
Miriam Dalli resists disclosure on Enemalta’s €60M gap
A significant financial shortfall linked to a major carbon-trading transaction has placed renewed scrutiny on public accountability within Malta’s energy sector. The situation, which involves an estimated €60 million in...
NEWS Malta
November 11, 2025
Enemalta confirms large loss linked to carbon trade
Malta’s state-owned energy utility, Enemalta, has officially confirmed losses of approximately €60 million related to a failed carbon trading transaction. The development has sparked questions about ministerial oversight, corporate governance,...
Companies & People, iGaming News
October 14, 2025
Prime Minister takes control of Curaçao Gaming Authority
The political landscape of Curaçao has entered a phase of turbulence following the mass resignation of the Supervisory Board of Commissioners of the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). The entire board’s...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
September 10, 2025
MiFinity Whistleblower Reveals Payments in Restricted Markets
Whistleblower evidence suggests MiFinity facilitated payments in restricted markets, raising regulatory and compliance concerns globally.
NEWS Malta
August 20, 2025
Stephanie Vassallo replaces Francine Farrugia in Siġġiewi
The Siġġiewi local council has a new member following the replacement of Francine Farrugia with Stephanie Vassallo, the Electoral Commission confirmed on Tuesday. This development marks a significant shift in...
NEWS Malta
August 20, 2025
Peter Grech secures fourth government consultancy in Malta
Malta’s former Attorney General, Peter Grech, has recently been awarded his fourth consecutive government consultancy contract, according to official records published in the Government Gazette. This development has sparked renewed...
Finance News, Laws
July 7, 2025
Is the Curaçao Model Exporting Non-Compliance?
Just as the global financial landscape evolves, the Curaçao model has garnered attention for its regulatory practices and implications for compliance standards. This blog post probes into whether the financial...
Laws
June 3, 2025
Malta’s failure to implement EU sanctions enforcement
Over the past few years, Malta has faced scrutiny regarding its inconsistent enforcement of European Union sanctions aimed at maintaining international security and integrity. Despite being a member state, Malta's...
Companies & People, iGaming News
May 26, 2025
ZEAL Network SE appoints new Supervisory Board Chairwoman
ZEAL Network SE revealed a major update to its governance framework following the conclusion of its 2025 Annual General Meeting in Düsseldorf. Carola Gräfin von Schmettow was elected as the...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
May 9, 2025
Rotten Rock – Part 3: From compliance to complicity.
Lack of action by Gibraltar regulators in high-risk cases sparks serious questions about oversight and accountability.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
May 7, 2025
Rotten Rock – Part 1: A system built for secrecy!
Uncover Gibraltar’s regulatory gaps and the Mansion Group case. A call for transparency and institutional reform.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
May 5, 2025
The Document Trail they forgot to Shred!
Leaked documents and messages expose governance gaps at Mansion Group, raising serious compliance and oversight concerns.
Finance News, Laws
May 5, 2025
Malta’s internal control failures and audit conflicts
Control systems in Malta have come under scrutiny due to significant internal control failures and ongoing audit conflicts. These issues highlight weaknesses in oversight that have hindered accountability and transparency...
Laws
April 30, 2025
How MFSA Handles Complaints and Paper Trail Gaps
You may have heard concerns regarding the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and its handling of complaints related to paper trail gaps. This blog post aims to explore how the...
Finance News, Laws
April 21, 2025
Regulatory capture inside Malta’s financial services law
With the rapid evolution of Malta's financial services sector, the concept of regulatory capture has emerged as a significant concern. This phenomenon occurs when regulatory agencies become dominated by the...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
April 15, 2025
Bank Signatories Don’t Lie: Who Controls the Money?
Who holds real control in iGaming firms? A deep dive into banking signatories reveals hidden power structures behind offshore corporate networks.
Editor’s Choice 1, Finance News
March 10, 2025
How Did This Multi-Million Euro Scam Last So Long?
An investigation reveals how fraud networks exploited Maltese-licensed payment firms, with no timely action taken by authorities.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
January 18, 2025
FastEx and the Malta Premier League
In what can only be described as a match made in regulatory limbo, FastEx , a crypto-centric company with operations allegedly spread between Armenia and Dubai, has proudly partnered with...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
December 28, 2024
Pjazza Teatru Rjal Faces Financial Scrutiny
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, one of Malta’s premier cultural venues, has recently come under intense financial scrutiny due to a series of overspending and governance lapses highlighted in the National Audit...


































