Josanne Cassar | Press Launches

BOV AND ATTO RENEW THEIR COLLABORATION AGREEMENT

June 11, 2026 | No comments

Bank of Valletta (BOV) and the Association of Tractor and Trailer Operators (ATTO) have further consolidated their long-standing business relationship by signing a new Collaboration Agreement for the next two years.

Temu Partners with WEEE Malta and Green MT to Support Responsibility Compliance in Malta

June 8, 2026 | No comments

Temu has partnered with Malta WEEE Malta and Green MT to support sellers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations in the country.

BOV FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE RESTORATION OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY ALTARPIECE

June 8, 2026 | No comments

The painting of Our Lady of the Rosary, on the lateral altar of the Old Church of St Sebastian in Ħal Qormi, has been restored with the support of the BOV Foundation. The altarpiece, typical of late nineteenth‑century sacred art, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus as she presents the Rosary to St Dominic, with a dog beside him carrying a flaming torch in its mouth. The artwork was donated to the church by the Gulia-Schembri family, whose coat of arms is depicted on the left-hand side of the painting.

MeDirect wins European award for digital savings and investing platform excellence

June 4, 2026 | No comments

MeDirect Group has won the Digital Savings and Investing Platform Excellence Award 2026 (Europe). This award, presented by Capital Finance International (CFI.co), recognises MeDirect’s continued success in delivering a secure, transparent and customer-focused digital banking and investment platform. It also recognises the Group’s ability to translate its challenger bank model into tangible outcomes for customers, combining improved service with lower costs.

HSBC Malta celebrates upgrade of its Rabat Branch

May 23, 2026 | No comments

HSBC Bank Malta recently celebrated the upgrade of its Rabat Branch, following the completion of renovation works aimed at enhancing customer experience and improving branch facilities.

Melita’s 3.5 MWp solar farm goes live

May 23, 2026 | No comments

Melita Limited has announced that its new 3.5 MWp solar farm is now fully operational and connected to the national electricity grid. Located in a repurposed quarry in Mqabba, the solar farm is now the third largest in Malta and represents a major step forward in the company’s sustainability strategy.

BEAT THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL RUSH – BOV CLUB GETS STUDENT LIFE GOING

May 20, 2026 | No comments

Bank of Valletta is inviting students to join BOV Club by the end of June in exchange for a top- up of an extra €10 to their €60 welcome gift.

EIT and Xjenza Malta launch the EIT Regional Innovation Booster in Malta

May 16, 2026 | No comments

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), together with Xjenza Malta, has launched the EIT Regional Innovation Booster in Malta during an event held at the Esplora Planetarium Hall in Kalkara. The programme is designed to support high-potential startups in expanding into international markets whilst helping to strengthen innovation ecosystems in emerging and moderate innovator countries across Europe. Malta is the second country to join the initiative, following a successful pilot in Poland in 2025.

Mastercard Day Launches in Malta: Supermarket Cashback every Tuesday

May 11, 2026 | No comments

 For the first time in Malta, Mastercard introduces “Mastercard Day”, a new initiative that turns Tuesdays into a new day of rewards for consumers. Starting with the supermarket category, one of the key destinations for weekly shopping, Mastercard enables its cardholders to be rewarded through their everyday transactions.

BOV REOPENS XEWKIJA AGENCY FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL

May 11, 2026 | No comments

Bank of Valletta has reopened its Xewkija Agency following months of extensive refurbishment works. The works entailed a complete overhaul of the internal layout, allowing for a more welcoming and modern look and feel. Furthermore, to complement the reopening of the Agency, residents now have access to a new ATM, which can be found inside the Local Council premises.