AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFilm Production: Olga Kurylenko and Alex Pettyfer will shoot crime thriller Breakwater in Malta from April 2027, bringing another international production to the island. Gaming Regulation: The Malta Gaming Authority has softened planned rules for firms operating locally under foreign licences, easing disclosure requirements after industry objections despite concerns about money-laundering risks. Business Costs: Malta Employers warn that added employment costs could hit labour-intensive firms, arguing employers should not be made to fund infrastructure shortfalls or government promises. Retail Expansion: Malta-based Hudson Group helped Frasers Group open its first Sports Direct stores in Africa, launching in Nairobi and building on Hudson’s network across the continent. Tourism: Valletta’s Rosselli AX Privilege is among more than 40 HotelREZ properties set to join Wyndham’s Registry Collection, gaining access to its sales channels and loyalty programme. Economic Outlook: Moody’s has affirmed Malta’s A2 rating with a stable outlook and forecasts 4.1% growth this year; the island also recorded the EU’s third-fastest rise in tax and social contribution revenue in 2025.
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