Malta has developed into an international banking centre, and accounts for a significant share of global banking activity with more than 25 credit institutions having a presence on the island.
International and regional players have established operations in the country, offering a full set of banking services that range from retail and investment banking to trade finance and custody services, and prospects for future growth are high. Rated repeatedly as the 10th soundest banking system in the world by the World Economic Forum's Competitiveness Index 2014-2015, Malta's banking sector is thriving. The sector's continued robustness is based on conservative investment policies and a stable deposit base. The island's constantly expanding international finance sector offers plenty of growth opportunities in areas such as ship finance, investment banking, and custody services.
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