 Monetary Statistical Release No 9/2004- Monetary growth accelerated during July, with broad money, M3, expanding by Lm30.9 million, or 1.1%, after having grown by 0.9% in June. As a result, the annual rate of growth of M3 rose to 5.2% from 3.4% in the previous month. Monetary growth was driven mainly by a rise in domestic credit, although a slight increase in the net foreign assets of the banking system also contributed. Click here for more... |
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 Central Bank of Malta leaves the central intervention rate unchanged- The Central Bank of Malta left the central intervention rate unchanged at 3%. The decision was taken by the Governor at the end of the Monetary Policy Advisory Council meeting held on 26 August 2004. Click here for more... |
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 Central Bank of Malta Quarterly Review � Second Quarter 2004- The second issue of the Quarterly Review for 2004, just published by the Central Bank of Malta, analyses economic and financial developments both in Malta and abroad during the first quarter of the year. The Review also includes the results of the latest business perceptions survey conducted by the Bank and two articles, one on the European System of National Accounts and the other on core inflation measures. The topics of both these articles are examined from a Malta perspective. Click here for more... |
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 Counterfeit Banknotes- The Central Bank of Malta would like to advise the public to be on the alert for counterfeit currency notes that may be introduced into circulation during the summer holiday season. In this regard, the Central Bank of Malta would, once again, like to highlight the two main security features that can be identified in genuine banknotes.Click here for more... |
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 New legal obligations to withdraw counterfeit currency from circulation- The Central Bank of Malta would like to notify the public that, following the recent amendments to the Central Bank of Malta Act, the obligation to withdraw from circulation currency notes and coins believed to be counterfeit now extends to any person (whether natural or legal). Click here for more... |
Speech by the Governor- In this speech given at the Onshore Europe conference organised by the Malta Financial Services Authority on 13 September 2004, the Governor discusses Malta�s role as an international financial centre and the importance of maintaining financial stability as a necessary condition for success. Click here for more...
