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What Fund Tokenisation Really Means For Funds And Service Providers | Andrew, Riccardo, & Stephen (Video)

Andrew Caruana Scicluna hosts Riccardo Conti of Fume and Stephen Gauci Baluci of CC Fund Services Limited to examine whether fund tokenisation delivers on its promises of liquidity and efficiency, or simply redistributes existing risks. The discussion explores how atomic settlement, fractional ownership, and smart contracts may reshape the roles of transfer agents, fund administrators, and settlement teams in daily operations.

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Financing Yachts Under The Malta Flag: Why Malta Remains A Preferred Jurisdiction For Yacht Finance Structures

Over the years, Malta has established itself not only as one of Europe’s leading yacht registries, but also as a sophisticated jurisdiction for yacht financing and security structures.

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FFF Legal

Liquidity, Share Buy Backs And The Limits Of A Small Market

Malta's capital markets are seeing increased share buy-back activity, but regulatory frameworks designed for large liquid exchanges create significant obstacles for small markets. Can local regulators establish accepted market practices that balance market integrity with the practical realities of supporting liquidity in a small jurisdiction?

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Ganado Advocates

Malta As A Jurisdiction For EMIs And PSPs

Malta has emerged as a leading jurisdiction for Electronic Money Institutions and Payment Service Providers seeking EU market access. With a responsive regulator, efficient licensing timelines, full EU passporting rights...

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CSB Group

Draft Rulebook On Aircraft Financial Leasing

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Should The Commercial Agent Exclusion Be Treated As A Free Pass?

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MK Fintech Partners

FinXP And Buckzy Partner To Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Payment Capabilities

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Finance Malta

MTCA Annual Report 2025

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Finance Malta

Malta’s Financial Ecosystem: Malta’s Proportionate Regulatory Approach, Opportunities And Challenges

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Finance Malta

Financial Institutions Circulars

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MK Fintech Partners

Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars

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MK Fintech Partners

Publication Of EU Delegated Regulations Supplementing The Market Abuse Regulation

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Ganado Advocates

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q2 2026

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Mamo TCV Advocates

MFSA Issues AI Governance And Prudential Risk Expectations For Malta Financial Services Firms

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Ganado Advocates

Why Malta Is Becoming A Strategic Choice For Internationally Mobile Americans

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

Crypto Wealth And Malta's Residence Programmes: GRP/TRP For Digital Asset Holders In 2026

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Finance Malta

Episode 134: Embedded Finance: A Shift From Traditional Banking Or A Positive Evolution? (Podcast)

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Finance Malta

EU AI Act Update: What Will Apply From 2 August 2026 And What Is Being Postponed?

Malta Technology

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Maltese Citizenship & Taxation

Malta Immigration

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PSD3 / PSR Readiness Checklist

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued a DEAR CEO letter outlining minimum expectations for authorized persons' preparedness for Payment Services Directive 3. This guidance document provides essential compliance information and offers legal support resources for financial institutions navigating PSD3 requirements.

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Financial Institutions And Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars Q1 2026

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued critical guidance on compliance reporting and digital operational resilience for financial institutions operating in Malta.

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Doing Business Before Turning 18? Malta’s New Youth Enterprise Regulations Now Offer A Legal Vehicle To Match.

Maltese law historically offered no dedicated corporate vehicle for these young individuals. Under the pre-existing framework, 16- and 17-year-olds remained under parental authority for business matters.

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Explore a comprehensive collection of financial sector publications covering banking, capital markets, pensions, insurance, taxation, funds, asset management, and private wealth management. Access annual reports, benchmarking studies, and industry analyses from Malta's financial services sector spanning 2023-2026.

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EMIR 3: Revision And Recalibration Of The Clearing Threshold Regime

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published draft regulatory technical standards recalibrating the clearing thresholds under EMIR 3, fundamentally shifting the framework from a distinction between OTC...

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SUMMARY REPORT - Benchmarking Malta’s Capital Markets

Background to the Report Simmons and Simmons LLP have prepared a long-form report (the “Report ”) to support the Malta Financial Services Advisory Counsel...

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Circular To Market Participants – Forthcoming Thematic Review On The Governance Of Data Reporting (MIFID Firms) – Circular To Market Participants.

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Financing Yachts Under The Malta Flag: Why Malta Remains A Preferred Jurisdiction For Yacht Finance Structures

Over the years, Malta has established itself not only as one of Europe’s leading yacht registries, but also as a sophisticated jurisdiction for yacht financing and security structures.

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A Year In Review: Registration Reforms And Digitalisation

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

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Enforcing Share Pledges In Malta: The Impact Of The Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations

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What Fund Tokenisation Really Means For Funds And Service Providers | Andrew, Riccardo, & Stephen (Video)

Andrew Caruana Scicluna hosts Riccardo Conti of Fume and Stephen Gauci Baluci of CC Fund Services Limited to examine whether fund tokenisation delivers on its promises of liquidity and efficiency, or simply redistributes existing risks. The discussion explores how atomic settlement, fractional ownership, and smart contracts may reshape the roles of transfer agents, fund administrators, and settlement teams in daily operations.

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Setting Up A Company In Malta: Documents, Timelines And Key Decisions

CSB Group announces its presence at major industry events throughout 2026, including prestigious yachting festivals in Cannes and Monaco, gaming summits in Lisbon and Rome, and Malta's premier financial services conference. The firm invites professionals to schedule meetings at these venues to explore specialized services across yachting, gaming, and financial sectors.

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