Lombard Bank was founded in 1955 when Lombard North Central of the UK was active in Malta by accepting deposits through agents. In 1969 Lombard Bank (Malta) Limited was registered as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lombard North Central p.l.c. Today, Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c. is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange and is licensed and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a credit institution and as an investment service provider. The Bank is an authorised currency dealer and a financial intermediary on the Malta Stock Exchange, as well as a member of the Depositor Compensation Scheme and the Investor Compensation Scheme. Lombard Bank focuses on corporate and personal banking while developing a personalised and customised service. It offers the full range of traditional retail and commercial banking activities, including also home loans, deposit accounts, credit and debit cards, trade finance and asset management.