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WHO IS MALTA GROWING FOR?
Malta is still growing — but the island is also tightening. MONEY explores the demographic squeeze behind the headlines: migration-driven labour, an ageing workforce beneath the surface, and a country testing its limits in housing, services, and cohesion.
Beyond the boom: Malta’s new beginning
Malta mastered growth — but the next phase won’t be powered by volume alone. MONEY explores why the country is hitting hard limits in talent, cost and capacity, and why a real “new beginning” now means a pivot: from busy to better, and from expansion to value.
Malta's financial sector: Built to comply, not yet to compete
Malta’s financial sector is sound but underleveraged. JP Fabri argues for a shift from compliance to competitiveness—aligning regulation, capital and talent to fund SMEs, innovation and purpose-led growth.
FDI in focus: EY survey reveals Malta's strengths and weak spots
Malta's investment landscape is spotlighted in EY's 20th Attractiveness Survey. Despite 70% of foreign investors planning to stay, challenges like talent shortages, rising costs, and infrastructure woes persist. MONEY analyses the findings, highlighting the factors driving investor confidence and the critical areas that demand immediate attention.
Is Malta's competitiveness in crisis?
Victor Calleja interviews six of Malta's leading economic minds: Marthese Portelli, CEO of the Malta Chamber; Marisa Xuereb, former president of the Malta Chamber; Paul Bonello, economist; Ronald Attard, EY Malta country managing partner; Norman Aquilina, group chief executive of Farsons Group; and Chris Vassallo Cesareo, president of the Malta Chamber, to discuss Malta's economic journey over the past two decades as an EU member and its future challenges.
Quo vadis? The future of malta's economy
What lies ahead for Malta's financial services in the coming years? We now have a national strategy, but Vanessa Macdonald asked some of the country's influential stakeholders how they see things.
Malta's next 20 years: Building a future-ready economy
This year marks Malta's 20th anniversary of EU membership, which has driven significant transformation and unparalleled growth. Theo Dix reflects on the nation's journey and plans for a sustainable and prosperous future amidst rising population and economic challenges.
MALTA 2.0: CRAFTING A UNIFIED BRAND FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS
JP Fabri explores the imperative of transformation in a post-crisis world. Drawing parallels to Darwin's principles, he underscores Malta's past successes and the urgency to diversify and fortify its economy.
STICKY INFLATION: ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AT RISK ON THE BACK OF HIGHER RATES
Jordan Portelli analyses the delicate balance between achieving desirable inflation levels and preventing economic shocks. Despite these challenges, pockets of economic resilience exist globally, offering hope amid uncertainty.
MALTA'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2023
So many are, inevitably, eagerly looking to turn the page and start a new year with renewed optimism and hope for better days. Chris Meilak continues.
