Economics Statistics

Statutory returns, report forms and instructions

The forms, definitions and instructions shown in this section are intended for the various institutions filling in a range of Central Bank of Malta statistical returns. The instructions describe important systems of classification used in compiling economic and financial statistics, such as the economic sector classification and the NACE Rev.2 economic activity classifications. The instructions also include examples or web link references to various statistical issues. The instructions are intended solely for statistical purposes.

Central Bank of Malta Directive No. 5: Statistical Reporting Requirements

   
 

Credit Institutions authorised under the Banking Act 1994

BR/06 Returns

BR/06 Statutory Financial Information to be submitted by Credit Institutions (returns to be submitted) (New as from reference period January 2026)

BR/06 Statutory Financial Information to be submitted by Credit Institutions (returns to be submitted) (Discontinued as from reference period December 2025)

BR/06 Statutory Financial Information (for reference only)

Guidelines and instructions for the reporting of the Banking Rule No. 6 (BR06) schedules 
Anacredit Reporting Requirements
link The implementation of the ECB's ANACREDIT Regulation in Malta
Implementing Technical Standard (ITS) on Supervisory Reporting
link Implementing Technical Standard (ITS) on Supervisory Reporting, including the COMMON REPORTING FRAMEWORK (COREP)/FINANCIAL REPORTING (FINREP)


Real Estate Data Template

Real Estate Data Template (0kb - Last updated )

Guidelines and Definitions for the Real Estate Data Template (0kb - Last updated )

Reference Return with Variable Names

Instructions for uploading the Real Estate Data Template on the Bank's Portal 

List of validation checks (updated May 2022)

Payments Statistics Reporting Requirements

The Amending ECB Payments Statistics Template
(Contact Central Bank of Malta for the XML version of the template)

PSS Reference Material for Series Keys and Data Dictionary(NEW as from reference period Q1 2022)

PSS Uploading Instructions(NEW as from reference period Q1 2022)

   
 

Entities licensed to carry out activities related to the business of Insurance and Pensions

 

Insurance Undertakings

Instructions for the balance sheet and profit and loss returns
link Full Solvency II XBRL Taxonomy Package (Annotated Templates for QRTs) 
link Annual and Quarterly National Specific Templates (NSTs) (Refer to Insurance Rules – Chapter 8)

Annual CBM Return for Insurance Undertakings (applicable as from the year-ending December 2016) (0kb - Last updated )

Common Minimum Standards for Data Revisions 
 

Insurance Agents and Brokers

Insurance Agents and Brokers Return 

Insurance Agents and Brokers Return Guideline 

Instructions for uploading the Insurance Agents and Brokers Data Template on the Bank's Portal 
 

Pension/Retirement Funds/Schemes

Return for Pension/Retirement Funds/Schemes 

Reporting Instructions for the Pension Funds Return 

Instructions for uploading the return on the CBM Portal 
   
 

Entities licensed to carry out activities related to the business of Securities and Markets

 

Investment Funds

Reporting schedules for the Investment Funds (Full set) (0kb - Last updated )

Schedule 'ML' (0kb - Last updated )

Common Reporting Issues

Reporting Instructions/Guidelines 
 

Investment Services Providers

Reporting schedules for Investment Services Providers (NEW)

Reporting schedules for Investment Services Providers - CBM Reporting Instructions (UPDATED)

Instructions for uploading the Investment Services Providers schedules on the Bank's Portal (INFOSTAT) (NEW)
   
 

Other Financial Institutions licensed to carry out Lending Activities

Reporting Schedules for Other Financial Institutions (returns to be submitted) (Discontinued as from reference period Q4 2025)

Reporting Schedules for Other Financial Institutions (for reference) (Discontinued as from reference period Q4 2025)
 

Other Financial Institutions licensed to undertake payment services/issue electronic money

Reporting Schedules for Other Financial Institutions (returns to be submitted) (Discontinued as from reference period Q4 2025)

Reporting Schedules for Other Financial Institutions (for reference) (Discontinued as from reference period Q4 2025)

PSS Reference Material for Series Keys and Data Dictionary(NEW as from reference period Q1 2022)

PSS Uploading Instructions(NEW as from reference period Q1 2022)
   
 

Entities licensed to carry out activities related to Securitisation

Reporting Schedules for Financial Vehicle Operations (returns to be submitted) (NEW as from reference period Q1 2026)

Reporting Schedules for Financial Vehicle Operations (returns to be submitted) (Discontinued as from reference period Q4 2025)

Reporting Schedules for Financial Vehicle Corporations (for reference)
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link Repealed Templates & Returns
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General Notes and Abbreviations List

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Classifications