ADK Opens Final Tranche of MVR 120 Million Bond to Fund Hospital Expansion
ADK Hospitals has moved to complete its MVR 120 million bond issuance, opening subscriptions for…
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Bank of Maldives Opens Registration for Limited Release of Swipe Digital Wallet
Bank of Maldives has opened registration for a limited release of Swipe, a locally developed digital…
CMDA Authorises First National to Act as Capital Market Entry Agent
The Capital Market Development Authority has authorised First National Finance Corporation to operate as a Capital Market Entry Agent,…
NDB Investment Bank Strengthens Regional Footprint with Maldives Transactions
NDB Investment Bank concluded two cross-border financing transactions in 2025, marking a continued expansion of its…
Minister Zameer Points to Renewed Investor Confidence Following Gov’t Measures
Investors have regained confidence in the Maldives’ ability to meet its debt obligations, Minister of…
NFIS 2026 to 2030 Aims to Expand Use of Financial Services Nationwide
The Maldives Monetary Authority has outlined an ambitious plan to reshape how financial services are…
MMA Unveils National Strategies on Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Finance
The Maldives has launched two national frameworks aimed at strengthening financial access and mobilising finance…
Payment Maldives Seeks CEO to Lead National Payments Infrastructure
Payment Maldives Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of the Maldives Monetary Authority, has announced an open…
CA Maldives Concludes IFRS Forum Focused on Clarity, Consistency, and Sustainability
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Maldives (CA Maldives) concluded its International Financial Reporting Standards…
Applications Open for Third Phase of Murabahah RSW Financing Scheme
Applications have opened for the third phase of the Murabahah RSW Financing Scheme, a programme…
MIRA Revises Instalment and Enforcement Policies, Expands Exemption to All Businesses
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has amended its Instalment Policy and Enforcement Policy, easing…
Affordable housing fund introduced to support first-time homebuyers in Malé
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched the Inclusive National Affordable Housing Scheme, a new…
ICAM Introduces Regulation for Valuation Service Providers
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (ICAM) has published the Regulation on the…
The Next Frontier for Maldivian Finance Lies in Skills, Not Titles
Across the world, the finance profession is evolving beyond traditional accounting and reporting. Today’s most…
SBI Maldives Temporarily Reduces Salary Remittance Limit to USD 150 for Indian Expatriates
State Bank of India (SBI) Maldives has temporarily reduced the salary remittance limit for Indian…
First National and Maldivian Red Crescent Launch Maldives’ First Blended Finance Initiative
First National Finance Corporation (First National) and the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) have launched the…
SDFC Begins Transforming Loans into Shariah-Compliant Facilities
The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has launched an initiative to convert its existing lending…
SDFC to Launch New Financing Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs
The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has announced plans to launch a dedicated Financing Scheme…
BML Lowers Home Purchase Financing Equity Requirement to 5%
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a revision to its home purchase financing policy,…
SDFC Launches Specialised Financing to Support Maldives’ Creative Economy
The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has introduced a specialised financing scheme aimed at supporting…
Chinese Yuan Accounts and WeChat Pay Integration Rolled Out by BML
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced Chinese Yuan accounts for the first time in the…
12th Maldives Finance Forum Opens with Focus on Resilient and Inclusive Capital Market
The 12th edition of the annual Maldives Finance Forum, organised by the Pension Office, opened…
Favara Drives 20% Growth in Account Transfers as Cash Use Falls
The latest Payments Bulletin from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) shows a sharp acceleration in…
Global Finance Adopts Quantum Technologies: Where Does Maldives Stand?
The World Economic Forum’s latest white paper on quantum technologies in financial services outlines a…