AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Fraud & Trust: Pakistan was ranked last (112th of 112) in a Global Fraud Index 2025, highlighting weak cybercrime enforcement and rising online fraud risk—an issue that also keeps Malta in the spotlight as the report lists Malta among the least protected EU states. Digital Payments: The ECB has selected 36 payment firms for the digital euro pilot, starting in 2027, with Malta and Bulgaria absent from the trial—watch this as Malta’s financial sector weighs future compliance and competition. Workplace Policy: Malta’s early retirement rules are back in the debate after calls to end penalties that block people retiring at 61 from taking up work until 65. Women & Productivity: Malta’s employment gains for women are rising, but under-representation in senior public appointments remains a concern. Tourism Skills: ITS launched its 2026–2030 strategy to modernise training and strengthen links with the tourism industry. Digital Identity: MDIA issued a tender to implement Malta’s EUDI Wallet, aiming to make secure online and in-person identification easier across the EU. Scams Warning: Malta’s financial services watchdog flags a rise in more complex scams, including pig butchering. Aviation Incident: A Malta Air/Ryanair-linked flight reported a passenger partially sucked out after a window dislodged, with the aircraft returning to base and medical help provided.
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