, with a particular emphasis on bank profitability. Methodologically, it employs two multivariate time series models, namely … comprehensive profitability outlook for the Maltese core banking sector. Key findings are summarized as follows: (i) neither of the …

profitability of the merged entity and to stand-alone profits, and we investigate the extent to which this private information makes …

; deregulation ; investment incentives ; access charges ; regulation …