Governor's Corner

Governor's Corner

Edward Scicluna is Governor of the Central Bank of Malta and Deputy Chairperson of the Malta Financial Services Authority.

He is a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank, Governor on the Boards of the International Monetary Fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and Alternate Governor on the Board of the World Bank. 

Until he took over at the Central Bank of Malta, Prof. Scicluna served as Malta’s Minister for Finance and member of the European Council of Finance Ministers (2013-2020). Prior to that he served for four years as a Member of the European Parliament and Vice-Chairperson of ECON (2008-2013).

His previous appointments included that of Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Malta (UoM), and Chairperson of the MCESD. Prof. Scicluna graduated from the University of Oxford with a Diploma with distinction in politics and economics, from the UoM with a First-Class Honours BA degree. He read for his Master and Doctorate degrees in Economics at the University of Toronto.

Professor Edward Scicluna
9-12 March 2023 Central Bank of Malta Governor participates in IMF-WBG constituency meeting in San Marino Central Bank of Malta Governor participates in IMF-WBG constituency meeting in San Marino
8 March 2023

Central Bank of Malta celebrates International Women’s Day

Central Bank of Malta celebrates International Women’s Day
7 March 2023 Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the House of Representatives' Family Affairs Committee Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the House of Representative’s Family Affairs Committee
7 March 2023 Governor Scicluna congratulates 36 staff members for their recent academic achievements Governor Scicluna congratulates 36 staff members for their recent academic achievements
7 March 2023 Il-Fehma tal-Gvernatur #3: Money Illusion Il-Fehma tal-Gvernatur: Money Illusion
6 March 2023 Governor Scicluna launches this year’s Central Bank of Malta tree planting initiative Governor Scicluna launches this year’s Central Bank of Malta tree planting initiative
2 March 2023 Central Bank Governor participated virtually at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) constituency meeting Central Bank Governor participated at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) constituency meeting
20-24 February 2023 Governor Scicluna participates in Governing Council Retreat in Lapland, Finland Governor Scicluna participates in Governing Council in Lapland, Finland
15 February 2023 Central Bank of Malta Governor welcomes a delegation of senior officials from the U.S. Treasury Central Bank of Malta Governor meets with a delegation of Senior officials from the U.S. Treasury in Washington D.C.
3 February 2023 Governor Scicluna addresses a group of MCAST lecturers at the Central Bank of Malta Governor Scicluna addresses a group of MCAST lecturers at the Central Bank of Malta
3 February 2023 Il-Fehma tal-Gvernatur #2: Why does inflation scare us? Il-Fehma tal-Gvernatur: Why does inflation scare us?
18 January 2023 Governor Scicluna welcomes Malta Association of Small Shareholders (MASS) at the Central Bank of Malta Governor Scicluna welcomes Malta Association of Small Shareholders (MASS) at the Central Bank of Malta
17 January 2023 Governor Scicluna welcomes Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) at the Central Bank of Malta Governor Scicluna welcomes Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) at the Central Bank of Malta
17 January 2023 Governor Scicluna congratulates the new appointees during a courtesy meeting with the Advisory Board of CBM Fund Governor Scicluna congratulates the new appointees during a courtesy meeting with the Advisory Board of CBM Fund
9 January 2023 Il-Fehma tal-Gvernatur Governor Scicluna releases video blog
7 December 2022 Governor Scicluna welcomes Albania Financial Supervision Authority Delegation at the Central Bank of Malta Governor Scicluna welcomes Albania Financial Supervision Authority Delegation at the Central Bank of Malta
2 December 2022 Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the guests at the Institute of Financial Services Malta's Annual Dinner 	Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the guests at the Institute of Financial Services Malta's Annual Dinner
18 November 2022 Central Bank's Annual Research Workshop Central Bank's Annual Research Workshop
11 November 2022

Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the IFS’s Annual Seminar

Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the IFS’s Annual Seminar
10 November 2022

Peak inflation in Europe ‘is almost within reach’: Governor Scicluna interviewed by CNBC

Governor Scicluna interviewed by CNBC
31 October 2022

Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the Annual Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in Istanbul

Central Bank of Malta Governor addresses the Annual Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in Istanbul
24 October 2022 Condolences on the demise of Fr Marius Zerafa Fr Marius Zerafa
21 October 2022 Central Bank of Malta hosts the 5th European Central Bank Macro-Prudential Policy Group (MPPG) Research Workshop Central Bank of Malta hosts the 5th European Central Bank Macro-Prudential Policy Group (MPPG) Research Workshop
10-16 October 2022

Central Bank Governor at the 2022 Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings

Central Bank Governor at the 2022 Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings
7 October 2022 Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Professor Edward Scicluna, participates in ECB Governing Council Retreat in Cyprus Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Professor Edward Scicluna, participates in ECB Governing Council Retreat in Cyprus
6 October 2022 Governor Scicluna delivers keynote speech at the third edition of the Malta Maritime Summit 2022 Governor Scicluna delivers keynote speech at the third edition of the Malta Maritime Summit 2022
29 September 2022 Resilience in Uncertain Times’ – Central Bank of Malta Hosts Its First Ever Financial Stability Report Launch Resilience in Uncertain Times’ – Central Bank of Malta Hosts Its First Ever Financial Stability Report Launch
13 September 2022 Governor Scicluna comments on “targeted assistance to the most vulnerable” in replies to questions by Times of Malta journalist Mark Lawrence Zammit Governor Scicluna comments on “targeted assistance to the most vulnerable” in replies to questions by Times of Malta journalist Mark Lawrence Zammit
12 September 2022 Governor Scicluna interviewed by journalist Silvia Amaro on CNBC Governor Scicluna interviewed by CNBC
12 September 2022 Governor Scicluna pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Governor Scicluna pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
12 September 2022 Governor Scicluna discusses ECB's interest rate hike with business.now.mt Governor Scicluna discusses ECB's interest rate hike with business.now.mt
9 September 2022 Central Bank of Malta Governor participates in the ECOFIN meetings and EUROFI Financial Forum in Prague Central Bank of Malta Governor participates in the ECOFIN meetings and EUROFI Financial Forum in Prague
5 September 2022

The Central Bank of Malta and European Investment Bank Co-Host a Conference ‘Financing the Transition to a Carbon Neutral Economy’

The Central Bank of Malta and European Investment Bank Co-Host a Conference ‘Financing the Transition to a Carbon Neutral Economy’
31 August 2022 Central Bank of Libya Governor Mr Saddek Elkaber pays courtesy visit to Central Bank of Malta Governor Central Bank of Libya Governor Mr Saddek Elkaber pays courtesy visit to Central Bank of Malta Governor
10 August 2022 Central Bank of Malta Governor Presents the 14th Financial Stability Report to the Minister for Finance and Employment FSR-presentation-to-Minister
1 August 2022

Central Bank of Malta signs Currency Exchange Agreement with the National Bank of Ukraine

Central Bank of Malta signs Currency Exchange Agreement with the National Bank of Ukraine
29 July 2022

Central Bank of Malta Governor congratulates four employees on their 25 years of service

CBM Governor congratulates four employees on their 25 years of service
26 July 2022

Central Bank of Malta signs the European System of Central Banks and Single Supervisory Mechanism Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter

Central Bank of Malta signs the European System of Central Banks and Single Supervisory Mechanism Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
25 July 2022 The Central Bank of Malta re-establishes Chair in Economics at the University of Malta The Central Bank of Malta re-establishes Chair in Economics at the University of Malta
12 July 2022 Governor Scicluna welcomes the International Monetary Fund Delegation at the Central Bank of Malta during the IMF Article IV preparatory mission meetings Governor Scicluna welcomes the International Monetary Fund Delegation at the Central Bank of Malta during the IMF Article IV preparatory mission meetings
15 June 2022

Preserving the singleness of monetary policy should be thought of as a necessary condition for price stability. The ECB stands ready to act should any disruption in the transmission mechanism occur – Governor Scicluna

Preserving the singleness of monetary policy should be thought of as a necessary condition for price stability. The ECB stands ready to act should any disruption in the transmission mechanism occur – Governor Scicluna
9 June 2022 Governor Scicluna features on Businessnow.mt and hails historic ECB Governing Council decisions Governor Scicluna features on Businessnow.mt and hails historic ECB Governing Council decisions
30 May 2022 MNI Interview: ECB’s Scicluna Sees Little Support For 50BP Hike MNI Interview: ECB’s Scicluna Sees Little Support For 50BP Hike
25 May 2022 Governor Scicluna visits Ġnien il-Mediterran in Paola to launch this year’s Central Bank of Malta tree planting initiative Governor Scicluna visits Ġnien il-Mediterran in Paola to launch this year’s Central Bank of Malta tree planting initiative
24 May 2022 Governor Scicluna presents La Vallette Bronze Medal Collector’s Edition Set as CBM donation to Dar tal-Providenza overnor Scicluna presents La Vallette Bronze Medal Collector’s Edition Set as CBM donation to Dar tal-Providenza
18-20 May 2022

Governor Scicluna addressed the 120th Information Technology Committee Meeting in Malta

Governor Scicluna addressed the 120th Information Technology Committee in Malta
10-12 May 2022

Central Bank Governor addresses EBRD Plenary in Marrakech

Central Bank Governor addresses EBRD Plenary in Marrakech
6 May 2022 Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Thasia Anastasiou pays a courtesy visit to Central Bank Governor, Professor Edward Scicluna Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Thasia Anastasiou pays a courtesy visit to Central Bank Governor, Professor Edward Scicluna
27 April 2022 Governor’s message during the presentation of the Annual Report Governor’s message during the presentation of the Annual Report
20-23 April 2022

Governor of the Central Bank of Malta in Washington for IMF/WB meetings

Governor of the Central Bank of Malta in Washington for IMF/WB meetings
17 March 2022 20 Years of Euro Banknotes and Coins 20 Years of Euro Banknotes and Coins
14 March 2022

Launch of the Central Bank of Malta Corporate Strategic Plan

Launch of the Central Bank of Malta Corporate Strategic Plan
25 February 2022 Governor at Eurofi and Informal and ECOFIN Meetings Governor at Eurofi and Informal and ECOFIN Meetings
27 January 2022 Central Bank Governor addresses the European Savings and Retail Banking Group Central Bank Governor addresses the European Savings and Retail Banking Group
21 December 2021 Central Bank of Malta organises staff training jointly with EIOPA Central Bank of Malta organises staff training jointly with EIOPA
20 December 2021 Central Bank of Malta Staff Social Club contributes towards Children's Dreams Campaign Central Bank of Malta Staff Social Club contributes towards Children's Dreams Campaign
17 December 2021 Central Bank Governor participates in the Atlantic Dialogues 2021 Central Bank Governor participates in the Atlantic Dialogues 2021
10 December 2021

COURTESY VISIT: Governor’s meeting with the Ambassador of China to Malta H.E. Yu Dunhai

Governor’s meeting with the Ambassador of China to Malta H.E. Yu Dunhai
24 November 2021

Joint Malta Chamber and Central Bank of Malta seminar discusses the permanency of the current inflationary trends

Joint Malta Chamber and Central Bank of Malta seminar discusses the permanency of the current inflationary trends
23 November 2021 Central Bank staff donation to Hospice Malta Central Bank staff donation to Hospice Malta
12 November 2021

Governor Scicluna congratulates 30 staff members for their recent academic achievements

Governor Scicluna congratulates 30 staff members for their recent academic achievements
5 November 2021 Central Bank of Malta implements a shared solution in collaboration with Banque de France and the Banco de España Central Bank of Malta implements shared solutions in collaboration with Banque de France and the Banco de España
20 October 2021 Central Bank of Malta staff members raise funds for Fondazzjoni Sebħ Central Bank of Malta staff members raise funds for Fondazzjoni Sebħ
18 October 2021 New Collective Agreement at the Central Bank of Malta for Non-Clerical Staff New Collective Agreement at the Central Bank of Malta for Non-Clerical Staff
15 October 2021 Forbes Magazine presents Special Country Report for Malta to the Governor Forbes Magazine presents Special Country Report for Malta to the Governor
12-17 October 2021 Governor Scicluna participates in the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings Governor Scicluna participates in the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings
11 October 2021 Central Bank Governor addresses the 2021 Commonwealth Meeting Central Bank Governor addresses the 2021 Commonwealth Meeting
1 October 2021 Governor Scicluna discusses monetary policy with David Barwick (Econostream) Governor Scicluna discussess monetary policy with David Barwick (Econostream)
27 September 2021

Central Bank of Malta signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Malta Stock Exchange

Central Bank of Malta signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Malta Stock Exchange
24 September 2021

Presentation of coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Self-Government Constitution of 1921

Presentation of coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Self-Government Constitution of 1921
15 September 2021

INTERVIEW: Punching Above One’s Weight – Forbes Middle East – Promotional Country Report – Malta (September 2021)

Interviews
13 September 2021 Caritas and Central Bank of Malta sign an agreement to support employees’ well‐being Caritas and CBM sign an agreement to support employees’ well‐being
10-11 September 2021                                               

Governor Scicluna attends Informal ECOFIN Council Meeting in Slovenia

Governor Scicluna attends Informal ECOFIN Council Meeting in Slovenia
12 August 2021

COURTESY VISIT: Governor's meeting with the Ambassador of Tunisia H.E. Yassine El Oued

Governor's meeting with the Ambassador of Tunisia H.E. Yassine El Oued
29 July 2021 Heroes of the Pandemic - Launch of €2 Commemorative Coin Heroes of the Pandemic - €2 Commemorative Coin
20 July 2021 Governor gives keynote speech at Finance Malta conference Governor gives keynote speech at Finance Malta conference
1 July 2021 Governor of the Central Bank of Malta attends EBRD’s 30th Annual Meetings Governor of the Central Bank of Malta attends EBRD’s 30th Annual Meetings
28 June 2021 Mediterranean Central Bank Governors discuss post-COVID-19 recovery Mediterranean Central Bank Governors discuss post-COVID-19 recovery
25 June 2021 Central Bank of Malta sign an updated MoU with the Malta Statistics Authority and the National Statistics Office CBM sign an updated MoU with the Malta Statistics Authority and the National Statistics Office
18-20 June 2021 ECB Annual Retreat 2021 ECB Annual Retreat 2021
27 May 2021

COURTESY VISIT: Governor's meeting with Mr Frédéric Kaplan, Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs and new Head of the French Economic Regional Service for South-East Europe

Minister-Counsellor-Economic-Affairs
21-22 May 2021 Informal ECOFIN Council Meeting - Lisbon, Portugal Informal-Ecofin-Council-Meeting-Lisbon
23 April 2021                                       

COURTESY VISIT: Bilateral Courtesy Meeting between Ambassador of Italy H.E. Fabrizio Romano and the Governor                                                                                                                                                                                  

Bilateral Courtesy Meeting between Ambassador of Italy H.E. Fabrizio Romano and the Governor
7 April 2021 INTERVIEW: Banking on it - Money Magazine (Issue 64) Interviews
14 March 2021 ARTICLE: The economic impact of lockdowns - Times of Malta Articles
3 March 2021 COURTESY VISIT: Governor's meeting with the Ambassador of Greece H.E. Dimitrios G. Tsoungas Governor's meeting with the Ambassador of Greece H.E. Dimitrios G. Tsoungas