14 May 2019 First National Financial Literacy Quiz Held Conceptualised by the Department of Accounting and Business Studies within the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes (DLAP) at the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE) and supported by HSBC Malta Foundation as part of its Future Skills programme, the 1st edition of a national financial…
Losing your job is stressful and places a strain on your personal finances. Even if you have received compensation from a redundancy payment, losing your job can impact your ability to keep up with your financial obligations. Having a plan in place will make a difference on your financial and emotional well-being. The very first…
Seems complex , yet so simple. What is a bond? A bond can be thought of as basically a loan agreement. There are different classes of bonds, with differing bond characteristics. Who can issue bonds? Businesses and governments issue certificates of debt, called bonds. It is a certificate showing that the bondholder has lent a…
People who build savings are also likely to be more resilient to financial shocks and better able to meet financial goals. This part of the research looks at how Maltese and Gozitans behaved over the past 12 months vis-a-vis how they smoothed their income and expenditure flows, thus supporting their budgeting behaviour.
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An interview was conducted by The Malta Independent with David Spiteri Gingell, about Malta’s pension system, which is stronger than ever. However, more work needs to be done – David Spiteri Gingell. Click here to view the full interview. Click here to read the first part of the interview. What has been the effect of…
An interview was conducted by The Malta Independent with David Spiteri Gingell. David Spiteri Gingell, who has been involved in pensions reform since 2004, is responsible for the implementation of the 2017-2019 Retirement and Financial Capability Strategy. This strategy seeks to increase an individual’s financial and retirement capability to be in a better position to…
Going abroad is a financial goal, that requires thought, planning and a travelling budget. It is not just buying a flight ticket and placing a deposit on accommodation. There is much more to it. Click on below links to download our guide and calculator to plan, achieve and make the most of your abroad experience!…
What is Phishing? Phishing… fishing for information We live in a world where people buy more online, are consistently online doing e-banking, e-bills payment, e-shopping, and sharing personal information. The result is that they leave a digital footprint behind. A digital footprint that allows cyber thieves to get to your personal financial information – and,…
Risk is the probability an investment would not give you the outcomes you want. For example, you may expect your investment to grow but its value falls or is lost entirely. In another scenario, you may expect regular interest of 10% but interest payments fall to 5%. Or you may expect to be able to…
