Although the Xetra Trading Platform introduced by the Malta Stock Exchange last year has given its customers access to an extensive pan-European network of traders, it is a pity that its introduction has meant that outstanding share bids and offers are no longer indicated after end-of-day.

Most small shareholders are very busy during the day and the availability of outstanding bids and offers when they come home from work used to help them make better investment decisions.

I am sure that a way can be found to make this information again available after office hours. The Malta Association of Small Shareholders assures everyone that it will do everything possible to ensure this. One can write to the Malta Association of Small Shareholders, c/o 46, Saint John Bosco, Borg Street, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara or e-mail joepub.malta@yahoo.com.