News - News Releases 2020
-
09 June 2020
Around 9,000 more people who receive benefits from the Social Security Department will now be getting them paid directly into their bank accounts, following a campaign run by the Central Bank of Malta and the Department.
-
05 June 2020
The Central Bank of Malta expects economic growth to be severely affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the containment measures imposed by governments worldwide to stem the spread of the virus.
-
01 June 2020
The Central Bank of Malta understands that the outbreak of COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the real estate market, with social distancing affecting the purchase process, causing disruptions in banking and notarial services, as well as putting pressure on households’ incomes and cash buffers.
-
26 May 2020
The Central Bank of Malta has reiterated its commitment to the community by making a fourth consecutive yearly donation to the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCFF).
-
26 May 2020
There is already anecdotal evidence that the self-distancing imposed by COVID-19 is changing people’s payment habits – and the Chief Officer for Banking Operations at the Central Bank of Malta, Jesmond Gatt, believes that the changes may well be irreversible.