15/06/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 14 June 2026 - Entering the Epoch of Fiscal Dominance
Article by Maksym Skotarenko
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Curmi & Partners - Research & Articles
The reaction of the US stock market to May's Non-Farm Payrolls report was, to put it mildly, counterintuitive to a non-finance professional reader. The US economy added 172,000 jobs, more than double the forecast of 85,000. Markets responded by selling off sharply. The S&P 500 fell 2.6%, the Dow Jon...
01/06/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 31 May 2026 - A bubble in talks of an AI bubble?
Article by Kieran Degiorgio
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Curmi & Partners - Research & Articles
If there’s ever been a ‘million dollar’ question, it’s the one posed by the title of this article, with this being ever-present in the market’s psyche since OpenAI launched Chat GPT on the 30th of November 2022.
18/05/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 17 May 2026 - Minding the Valuation Gap: A Vantage Point for Local Investors
Article by Marco Fassina
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While retail investors frequently maintain a preference for large-cap, tech-heavy indices, a compelling valuation gap has emerged between major benchmarks like the S&P 500 and European small-cap stocks. This eclectic universe provides broad sector exposure—moving away from the concentrated "Tech v...
14/05/2026
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of sponsoring an event organised by the Dental Association of Malta! 🦷
Our very own David Curmi, Kieran Degiorgio, and Colin Attard took to the stage to share their insights on the importance of being invested and building a strong financial foundation for the future.
It was a privilege to share those insights with such a dedicated and hard-working community of dental professionals.
A big thank you to the Dental Association of Malta for having us. We look forward to continuing to support and engage with communities across Malta on their financial journeys.
04/05/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 3 May 2026 - Emerging Markets’ Enduring Attraction
Article by Karl Falzon
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Within the context of significant geopolitical concerns and ongoing energy price shocks, the generally buoyant sentiment in financial markets could be considered as counterintuitive. Instead of caution, investor sentiment seems to be gripped by optimism and a sense that today’s challenges are more...
29/04/2026
📢 Challenge Aviation p.l.c. (the “Issuer”) has been granted approval by the Malta Financial Services Authority (the “MFSA”) for the admissibility to listing on the Malta Stock Exchange (the “MSE”) of a €30 million secured bond, carrying a fixed coupon of 5.75% per annum and maturing on 26 May 2032 (the “Bond”). The Bond shall be guaranteed by Challenge Aviation Holding Limited (the “Guarantor”).
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20/04/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 19 April 2026 - Malta Government Stocks: strong support, but fiscal questions remain
Article by David Curmi
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The recent announcement of Malta’s 2026 Malta Government Stock (MGS) issuance programme has once again highlighted a familiar dynamic: a growing funding requirement with strong investor appetite expected to meet this requirement.
17/04/2026
📢 The Government of Malta has launched a new combined issue of Malta Government Stocks, being offered to both retail and wholesale investors, with an aggregate nominal amount of €300 million subject to an over-allotment option of €200 million in the event of oversubscription. Below are the details:
3.80% Malta Government Stock 2036 (III) — priced at €100.00, implying a YTM of 3.7998%
4.10% Malta Government Stock 2041 (II) — priced at €100.00, implying a YTM of 4.0997%
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07/04/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 5 April 2026 - Market Timing Bias
Article by Maksym Skotarenko
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Curmi & Partners - Research & Articles
There is a particular type of investment bias that many investors have either observed professionally or experienced themselves. It is the case of the investor who diligently saves, follows markets, understand the logic of long-term investing and compounding, yet never actually invests, waiting for...
23/03/2026
The Sunday Times of Malta Published 22 March 2026 - Diversification – a Trusted Ally in the Management of Risk
Article by Kieran Degiorgio
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Curmi & Partners - Research & Articles
Recent developments in the Middle East have prompted volatility across global financial markets as the repercussions of the higher repricing in oil, trading at around $90-100 per barrel, are continuously re-assessed and reflected in forward expectations, and hence, in market pricing.