Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c. dates back to 1955 when Lombard North Central of the UK was active in taking deposits in Malta through a number of agents.  This activity was formalised in 1969 when Lombard Bank (Malta) Limited was registered as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lombard North Central plc - a member of the Natwest Bank Group.

In 1975, the Maltese Government purchased 25% of the Bank's ordinary shares. An option to acquire a further 35% was exercised by Government in 1981 while 40% were retained by Lombard North Central.  In April 1990 the Bank became a Public Limited Company and offered equity to the public. The issue was five times oversubscribed and the Government shareholding was subsequently totally divested. In 1994 Lombard Bank listed its shares on the Malta Stock Exchange.

Today the largest shareholding (circa 43%) is held by Marfin Popular Bank Public Company Ltd. of Cyprus. Over 1,200 shareholders, including investment funds hold the remaining balance.

The Bank has a 60% equity stake in Maltapost p.l.c., the Maltese postal service.

Services cover the full range of traditional commercial banking activities yet focus is given to extending a personalised service.

The Bank operates a network of 6 branches in Malta and Gozo with its Head Office at 67 Republic Street, Valletta.