[1] The site of La Borsa was originally occupied by a house which belonged to the Priory of Castile.

It was demolished to make way for new premises which were designed by the Maltese architect Giuseppe Bonavia.

[2] Works were undertaken by the contractor Michelangelo Azzopardi, and the building was inaugurated in March 1857.

[3] Some features within the building include the Lewis Farrugia Courtyard, Sir Agostino Portelli Hall, the Aula Conciliaris (Council Room), the Banif Lecture Hall and the BOV Meeting Room.

[4] It is scheduled as a Grade 1 national monument by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority.