Published Articles
The equity market in pre-COVID times
Earlier this month, I published an article detailing the sharp upturn across the main international equity markets during the first quarter of…
Interest rate divergence ahead?
Last week was a volatile one for various asset classes (bonds, shares and also currencies) following publication of fresh economic data in…
Sharp upturn across equity markets in Q1
The main international equity markets registered a very strong performance during the first quarter of the year. This positive momentum was a…
BOV’s dividend payout ratio at 26% for FY2023
Following the surge in profitability reported by HSBC Bank Malta plc towards the end of February, it should not have come as…
Malta TBill issuance declines to under €500 million
Ever since the change in the interest rate environment in the second half of 2022 following the extended period of unprecedented low…
From the Mag 7 to the Granolas
International equities are in the midst of a bull market with the main indices in the US and Europe reaching new all-time…
Replicating a British ISA in Malta
In recent weeks I published a series of articles highlighting a number of challenges across the Maltese capital market and urging policymakers…
MIA dividends at all-time high
Following the publication of the annual financial statements of HSBC Bank Malta plc on 21 February, the earnings season continued in Malta…
HSBC’s profits surge to record level
The earnings season in Malta commenced in a very positive manner last week with HSBC Bank Malta plc reporting a surge in…