Malta: 2013 Article IV Consultation

July 12, 2013

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Malta: 2013 Article IV Consultation, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2013) accessed November 21, 2024

Summary

This staff report on Malta’s Article IV Consultation highlights economic development and policies. Risks from the large international bank sector appear contained given limited balance-sheet exposure to the Maltese economy, though continued vigilance is warranted. Regulatory changes to increase loan loss provisions, and the funding of the deposit compensation scheme would help contain risks in the domestic banking sector. The main challenges for fiscal policy are to reverse the deterioration of public finances, and to strengthen the governance framework. Additional measures are needed to ensure that the fiscal deficit falls below 3 percent of GDP in 2013 and that public debt remains on a sustainable path.

Subject: Banking, Commercial banks, Financial institutions, Financial services, Financial statements, Fiscal governance, Fiscal policy, Public debt, Public financial management (PFM)

Keywords: Authorities of Malta, Authority, Bank, Commercial banks, CR, Europe, Financial statements, Fiscal governance, Global, Government, Household wealth, IMF staff estimate, ISCR, Liquidity position, Malta, Sound banking sector, Vis nonresident

Publication Details

Pages:

82
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2013/203
Stock No:

1MLTEA2013001
ISBN:

9781475553093
ISSN:

1934-7685

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