Malta Stock Exchange

The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE), established in 1990 and operational since 1992, is Malta’s official regulated market for trading financial instruments. It plays a vital role in the country’s financial system by offering a transparent and efficient platform for capital raising and investment.

The MSE supports the listing and trading of various securities, including equities, corporate and government bonds, and green bonds. It facilitates both primary market activities—where companies raise capital through new issues—and secondary market trading, where investors buy and sell existing securities.

Key functions include:

Admission to Listing: Enabling companies to access capital and enhance visibility.

Trading Platform: Providing a secure, regulated environment for trading.

Clearing and Settlement: Managed through its in-house Central Securities Depository (CSD).

Custody Services: Maintaining share and bond registers.

International Connectivity: Linked with Clearstream Banking for cross-border investment access.

The MSE also operates Prospects MTF, a junior market tailored to the capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Through these services, the MSE contributes significantly to Malta’s economic development, financial market integrity, and investor confidence.

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