The AFC Radar: Q1 2026

22 April 2026

The AFC Radar is a quarterly newsletter by the Malta Development Bank. This edition provides updates on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, sanctions, financial crime risks, high-risk countries, virtual assets, stablecoins, and new European regulatory developments. It also highlights guidance and publications from Maltese, European and international authorities.

The AFC Radar: Q1 2026 can be accessed HERE.

MDB and EIB Discuss Next Phase of Investment Partnership, with Focus on Delivery, Reach, and Impact

27 April 2026

The AFC Radar: Q1 2026

MDB and EIB Discuss Next Phase of Investment Partnership, with Focus on Delivery, Reach, and Impact

MDB Facilitates Total Cumulative Assistance of €688 Million Since Inception

Official launch of the MDB Annual Report 2023

Official launch of the MDB Annual Report 2022

Inauguration of Malta Development Bank New Premises

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MDB and EIB Discuss Next Phase of Investment Partnership, with Focus on Delivery, Reach, and Impact

MDB Facilitates Total Cumulative Assistance of €688 Million Since Inception

MDB Participates in Climate Action Authority Conference on Financing the Green Transition in Malta

Supporting Women, One Soap Bar at a Time

MDB at the EIB Group Forum 2026

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MDB Unlocks A Major Gateway To EU Investment Funding

MDB Leverages EU Funds into €6.25 Million for Students

MDB Driving Growth in Sustainable and Creative Sectors

MDB extends support for students under its FSMA+ Scheme

Malta Development Bank Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Mr Paul V Azzopardi Concludes Term as CEO

MDB expands support for key sectors driving Malta’s economic growth

MDB hosts NEFI Permanent Working Group in Malta

MDB discusses its key operations and initiatives during visit from energy transition expert

MDB hosts AECM OTS to discuss the challenges of digital financing

MDB extends flagship SME support schemes in partnership with APS, BOV and HSBC

EIB Vice President Kakouris unveils Green Gateway report during MDB Visit

MDB and MCAST aligned on Student Development and Career Readiness Initiatives

APS Bank and Malta Development Bank strengthen collaboration

InvestEU: EIF – Malta Development Bank agreement to mobilise around €44 million in investments in sustainable and creative projects

Meeting with the Malta Development Association

Good governance is a priority for the MDB and the NAO

€623 million in cumulative financial support from the MDB

MDB committed to forge stronger ties with the two leading trade related chambers

MDB hosts Shadow Minister for Finance Graham Bencini

The Malta Development Bank and the European Investment Bank Group are natural partners to facilitate the island’s economic transformation process

MDB puts strategic partnership with business associations and trade unions to the fore

MDB brings together key stakeholders from the commercial banking sector to foster a strategic dialogue and step up collaboration

Malta Development Bank – European Court of Auditors Meeting: Upgrading of InvestEU status discussed

MDB strengthens ability to finance green projects through EIB’s Green Gateway support

MDB celebrates milestone as loans for further education exceed €20 million

New Chairman and Directors appointed at the Malta Development Bank

Malta: €30 million from the EIB to MDB to accelerate the green transition

Malta Development Bank unveils new website showcasing schemes and opportunities

Malta Development Bank strengthens support to SMEs with signing of agreements with BOV, HSBC and APS

MDB plays crucial role in facilitating access to finance and unlocking businesses investment​

FSMA+: 430 students continue their studies through €15m financing from MDB Schemes​

Commission approves State aid to support MDB’s remit until December 2027

Malta launches two favourable financing schemes to facilitate €180 investment in economy​

Malta Development Bank hosts 30 promotional banks for the ELTI General Assembly 2022​

Skema ġdida ‘Go-To-Market’ b’aktar minn €1.5M f’fondi kapitali biex jitwettqu proġetti tal-R&I​​

MDB appoints new Chief Executive Officer​

MDB launches €150 million emergency liquidity support to businesses in response to the Ukraine crisis​ ​

MDB launches first support measure in response to the Ukraine crisis​

MDB publishes its 2021 Annual Report​

​MDB supporting SMEs through new schemes​

Additional €15 million for students to further their studies​​

MDB extends COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme until June 2022​​​

MDB COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme extended until 31 December 2021​​

MDB to launch a new EU funded scheme for students​

MDB’s impact on the ground exceeds half a billion euro since inception​

MDB’s COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme reaches 40,000 employees​

The Malta Development Bank publishes its 2020 Annual Report

MDB and MEA to collaborate further for the benefit of local businesses​​

BOV Studies Plus+ Fund to increase to €8,250,000 with European Funds​​

MDB reaches agreement with BOV for delivery of Small Loans Guarantee Scheme

MDB Facilitates SME Access to Liquidity​

MDB Provides Lifeline to over 250 Businesses​​

The Malta Development Bank publishes its second Annual Report​​

MDB appointed implementing body of COVID-19 Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme​

MDB launched COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme

MDB and KfW Group Establish Cooperation for SME Financing

The Malta Development Bank publishes its first Annual Report

MDB plays crucial role in facilitating access to finance and unlocking businesses investment

FSMA+: 430 students continue their studies through €15m financing from MDB Schemes

Malta launches two favourable financing schemes to facilitate €180 investment in economy

Malta Development Bank hosts 30 promotional banks for the ELTI General Assembly 2022

Skema ġdida ‘Go-To-Market’ b’aktar minn €1.5M f’fondi kapitali biex jitwettqu proġetti tal-R&I

MDB appoints new Chief Executive Officer

MDB launches €150 million emergency liquidity support to businesses in response to the Ukraine crisis

MDB launches first support measure in response to the Ukraine crisis

MDB publishes its 2021 Annual Report

MDB supporting SMEs through new schemes

Additional €15 million for students to further their studies

MDB extends COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme until June 2022

MDB COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme extended until 31 December 2021

MDB to launch a new EU funded scheme for students

MDB’s impact on the ground exceeds half a billion euro since inception

MDB’s COVID-19 Guarantee Scheme reaches 40,000 employees

MDB and MEA to collaborate further for the benefit of local businesses

BOV Studies Plus+ Fund to increase to €8,250,000 with European Funds

MDB Facilitates SME Access to Liquidity

MDB Provides Lifeline to over 250 Businesses

The Malta Development Bank publishes its second Annual Report

MDB appointed implementing body of COVID-19 Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme