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Three country reports about Malta – Videoblog 81
During his weekly blog, the Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses three reports issued by two leading European institutions and the rating agency Fitch on Malta which were published in recent days. He notes that the first two reports on Malta, published by the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund respectively,…
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Extraordinary Eurogroup, Ecofin and EIB Meetings – February 2015
Edward SCICLUNA, Minister for Finance of Malta, at the Eurogroup meeting on 11 February 2015, in Brussels. Eurozone finance ministers participate in an Extraordinary Eurogroup meeting on 11 February 2015 in Brussels. Eurozone finance ministers participate in an Extraordinary Eurogroup meeting on 11 February in Brussels.The Economic and Financial Affairs Council takes stock of progress…
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National Statistics Office Visit
Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna met with the Board of the Malta Statistics Authority, and toured the offices of the National Statistics Office. [nggallery id=241] – 3oth January, 2015
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Commission Winter Forecast 2015 : Bodes Well for Excessive Deficit Procedure Outcome – Videoblog 80
During his weekly video blog, the Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently-published European Commission Winter Forecast 2015. He notes that while economic forecasts and appraisals are carried out regularly, the Commission Forecast has added importance because it is against the Commission’s forecasts and analysis that Malta’s performance with regard to the…
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Yes to concessions. But which ones? – Videoblog 79
There is indeed a general agreement amongst the Eurozone governments that they are prepared to sit down and listen to the new Greek government’s demands. At one end one could have on the table new demands for yet further lowering of interest rates or even a further prolongation of the debt maturity period. There…
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Significance for Malta of the Shanghai Electric deal – Videoblog 78
During his weekly video blog, the Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently-signed historic deal between the state-owned Corporation Enemalta and Chinese company Shangai Electric. Minister Scicluna underlines that the deal will not only have the effect of restoring the ailing energy corporation to health, but will also have a considerable impact…
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Annuities for a decent life in old age – Videoblog 77
During his weekly video blog, the Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses various savings and investment options which many are often not aware of, and which many can benefit from so to improve their quality of life in their later years. He notes that to facilitate and encourage the habit of putting something…
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Grexit 2 – Videoblog 76
The Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the reemergence of the ‘Grexit’ debate, which revolves around the question whether Greece is set to exit the Euro Zone in the wake of its recent economic troubles and ailing competitiveness. Noting that this is the second time that a Grexit is being discussed, Minister Scicluna explains…
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Looking back to 2014 – Videoblog 74
The Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna looks back over 2014 and discusses a few of the most important developments that unfolded during the year. He notes that throughout the European Union, economic growth remained very modest, noting that previously large and well-performing economies such as Germany began experiencing a gradually-diminishing drop in economic growth…
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More about Credit Rating Agencies – Videoblog 73
During his weekly video blog, the Minister for Finance Prof. Edward Scicluna explores the nature and function of the oft-mentioned Credit Rating Agencies, such as Standard & Poor’s, Fitch IBCA, Moody’s and others such as DBRS. Prof. Scicluna explains that the function of these agencies, despite how they are invariably mentioned within the…