MEPs have backed the Brexit deal by 621 to 49 votes, paving the way for the UK to leave the European Union on Friday (31 January). After an emotional debate that lasted more than two hours, MEPs joined hands after the vote for a rendition of...
The real negotiations are about to kick off. Following the recent elections in the United Kingdom, the Withdrawal Agreement was approved by the House of Commons on 24 January. This means that unless something extraordinary happens in the coming days, the UK will leave the Union...
The UK and EU have agreed on a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK. Negotiators Michel Barnier and David Davis said the deal on what the UK calls the implementation period was a "decisive step" in the...
The Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna welcomes the latest credit rating report by Standard and Poor’s affirming Malta’s rating at 'A-/A-2' with a stable outlook supported by the country’s strong growth performance coupled with consistent current account surpluses, as well as by narrowing general...
Malta will be a financial centre of choice for British companies wanting a base in the EU after Brexit, a financial services analyst has predicted. Jeremy Leach, CEO of Managing Partners Group, an international asset manager, said Malta will benefit more than any other financial centre...
Honourable guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning and welcome to the IFSP conference, which this year is looking at Opportunities, Challenges and Expectations facing the financial services industry. The IFSP conference is usually held every two years but following the overwhelming response and encouragement which Council received...
Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU, the High Court has ruled. This means the government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty - beginning formal discussions with the EU - on its own. Theresa May says the...