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Intense volatility across bond market
The main focus across international financial markets over the past few weeks was undoubtedly centred on the serious developments across the global…
Banking woes dominate the headlines
It is probably fair to say that until very recently many European and Maltese retail investors had never heard about Silicon Valley…
Increased activity across equity market
At the start of the year when reviewing the performances of various asset classes in 2022, I remarked that the Maltese equity…
HSBC showing initial benefits of rate hikes
HSBC Bank Malta plc kicked-off the full-year financial reporting season two weeks’ ago with the local banking group reporting its highest level…
MIA to resume dividend distributions
The full-year financial reporting season commenced in Malta last week with the publication of the financial statements of HSBC Bank Malta plc…
Catalysts for change in investor sentiment
In last week’s article I explained the need for companies whose equity is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange to start adopting…
Developing improved means for shareholder communication
The financial reporting season is in full swing across the US, UK and eurozone financial markets with all companies providing the market…
UK’s FTSE 100 at new record level
Last Friday, the UK’s FTSE 100 hit an all-time high of 7,906.58 points thereby surpassing its previous peak of 7,903.50 points reached…
Euro stages strong recovery against US Dollar
One of the main highlights across financial markets last year was the extent of the strength of the US Dollar against most…