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Publication Of Delegated Regulation Regarding Market Abuse Monitoring And Reporting Obligations Under MiCA

The much anticipated Commission Delegated Regulation 2025/885 setting out the regulatory technical standards ("MiCA RTS") for the arrangements, systems and procedures...

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Ganado Advocates

It's Time For The EU To Rethink Financial Regulation

As the EU continues to roll out landmark regulations like MiCA, PSD3, and the Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, a critical question emerges...

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Grant Thornton Malta

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 07/08/2025

On 29 July 2025, the Department of Finance ("Department") published its Ireland for Finance 2025 Action Plan ("Action Plan").

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Verification Of Payee Requirements (VoP) Under The EU's Instant Payments Regulation (IPR)

From 9 October 2025, payment service providers (PSPs) in the EU will be required to offer payers a "Verification of Payee" (VoP) service prior to authorising a credit transfer.

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

Are You Ready For The EU's Financial Data Access Regulation?

European Union Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What's New In The Central Bank's 2025 Operational Resilience Guidance?

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

MFSA Issues Position Paper On Tokenisation Of Fund Units

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Papilio Services Limited

The First Rule For Safe Investments

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Tegos

New Law Enhances Regulation Of Fund Administrators In Cyprus

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

The European Accessibility Act (EAA): Key Points For Financial Service Providers

CD

Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Highlights And Insights: The EBA's Report Under Article 21c (6) CRD VI

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Navigating Dual Regulation: EMTs Under PSD2 And MICA

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Remuneration Policies For IFMs | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

Luxembourg Finance

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Regulatory Update: CSSF Introduces New E-Identification Process For Fund Prospectuses

GA

Ganado Advocates

Is The World Adapting To The Digital Nomad? Part 1 (Video)

Italy Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

Netherlands Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Get A Surprisingly Low 2.5 Percent Tax Rate For Your Cyprus Company (Video)

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

End To Six-Month Cap On Unlawful Termination Compensation In Small Businesses For Jobs-Act-Governed Relationships (Podcast)

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Governing AI, Powering Innovation Video Series

Ireland Technology

AC

Arthur Cox

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A Practical Guide On Debt Financing For A Luxembourg Holding Company: 10 Tax Situations To Monitor

Luxembourg Finance

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Chevalier & Sciales

Carry Forward Losses And Advance Tax Clearance Regarding A Financing Activity

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

Luxembourg EuVECA Managers And Luxembourg EuVECA Funds (European Venture Capital Funds)

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

ELTIFs (European Long-Term Investment Funds) And Luxembourg ELTIF Structures

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

A New Legal Landscape: A Close Look At Luxembourg's Arbitration Law Reform

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

AIFMD II Timeline - Latest Developments

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

AIFMD II: Investor Protection – Latest Developments

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

AIFMD II: Activities And Services Performed By AIFMs – Latest Developments

Luxembourg Finance

CS

Chevalier & Sciales

AIFMD II: Depositaries – Latest Developments

Luxembourg Finance

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Chevalier & Sciales

AIFMD II: Distribution And National Private Placement Regimes – Latest Developments

Luxembourg Finance

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Chevalier & Sciales

Corporate Finance

The International Comparative Legal Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 – Czech Republic - Part 1

The regulation of M&A in the Czech Republic is split in several acts. The main source of regulation is Act No. 513/1991 Coll., the Commercial Code (the " CC ").

Czech Republic Finance

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

The International Comparative Legal Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 – Czech Republic - Part 2

The most important influence is to plan the process well in advance, taking into account all the necessary steps. Good tax and legal advice are essential here. The offered price, together with the statement of the board of directors and the supervisory board of the target, also play important roles.

Czech Republic Finance

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

What Can Your Company Achieve By The Acquisition Of Its Own Shares?

Recently the rules regarding the acquisition by a company of its own shares were eased.

Belgium Commercial

P

Peeters

The "Development Package" Has Now Come Into Force (Bank Package V)

Denmark Finance

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Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen Advokatpartnerselskab

New Insolvency Culture In Germany?

Germany Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

Corporate Benefit Under Polish Law

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Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak

Business Lending To SME's

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Constitutional Court Lifts Minimum Thresholds For Merger Valuation Review

Austria Commercial

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Bad News For Debtors – It Pays To Enforce Even Smaller Claims

Hungary Finance

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

Stand By Me – Substitution Or Joinder Of A Plaintiff In An Appeal To The High Court Of A Circuit Court Order For Possession?

In the recent decision of Pepper v O'Reilly[1], delivered on 8 July 2025, the Court of Appeal considered the correct procedural steps in an appeal of a Circuit Court Order for Possession...

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Why Malta Is Taking Off As Europe's New Aviation Powerhouse

Malta has reshaped its aviation identity over the past 15 years. From solid legal reforms to tax optimisation and strategic clustering, it's now seen as one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for aircraft registration, leasing and aviation services.

Malta Transport

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Sentient International Limited

ESMA refuerza la implementación de MiCA: estándares de competencia del personal y advertencia a Malta

La Autoridad Europea de Valores y Mercados (en inglés, ESMA) ha publicado dos informes decisivos en julio de 2025, para reforzar la implementación del Reglamento...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ESMA Sharpens MiCA Implementation: Staff Competence Standards And A Warning Shot To Malta

Malta Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Overview Of The Updated Application And Supervisory Fees In Financial Market, Investment Services, Insurance And More!

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MK Fintech Partners

Reforming The Legislation For "Trapped Buyers" Of Immovable Property

Cyprus Real Estate

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Clawback Provisions Under Maltese Law In The Scenario Of Mortgage Registration On A Maltese Flag Vessel

Malta Transport

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GTG

Specific Performance In Cyprus: When The Court Insists On The Deal

Cyprus Real Estate

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Legal Developments In Relation To The Entrapped Buyers' Legal Regime

Cyprus Real Estate

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

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Structured Finance

Supreme Court Restricts Contractually Agreed Pledgee's Right Of Realisation

In the context of secured financings, lending banks often require a pledgor to issue a sale power of attorney for the asset pledged (ie, shares, real property or other assets).

Austria Finance

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Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte OEG

Ireland As A Location For Financial Services

Ireland offers an attractive regime in which to establish regulated investment funds and is a preferred location for fund administration, custody and management.

Ireland Finance

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Mason Hayes & Curran

ESMA Consultation On The Regulation Of UCITS Structured Funds

On 22 July 2011, ESMA issued a discussion paper setting out policy orientations on possible guidelines for structured UCITS.

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Fund-SPV Structures In Ireland, May 2011

AC

Arthur Cox

Establishing Special Purpose Vehicles In Ireland, May 2011 For Structured Finance Transactions

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Green IFSC: Securitisation Of Carbon Offsets And Creation Of A New Crossover Credit

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

A Key Location for Russian Structured Finance Deals

DE

Dillon Eustace

Legal Framework of Investing in Finland

Finland Finance

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

The 2006 IFLR Guide to Private Equity & Venture Capital

Finland Finance

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

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Commercial Law

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992

In order to clearly explain the effects of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992¹ and to make an attempt to consider whether or not the new legislation can be regarded as an exhaustive and satisfactory piece of work we have to go back to 1855.

Italy International

IL

IPG Lex&Tax

The International Comparative Legal Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 – Czech Republic - Part 1

The regulation of M&A in the Czech Republic is split in several acts. The main source of regulation is Act No. 513/1991 Coll., the Commercial Code (the " CC ").

Czech Republic Finance

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

The International Comparative Legal Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 – Czech Republic - Part 2

The most important influence is to plan the process well in advance, taking into account all the necessary steps. Good tax and legal advice are essential here. The offered price, together with the statement of the board of directors and the supervisory board of the target, also play important roles.

Czech Republic Finance

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Update On Irish State Asset Commercialisation/Privatisation Opportunities

Ireland Finance

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

National Treasures - The Future For Irish State Assets?

Ireland Government

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

Amendments To The Financial Collateral Act

European Union Finance

AZ

Avbreht, Zajc & Partners Ltd

Credit Claims As "Financial Collateral" (Implementation Of Directive 2009/44/EC)

Netherlands Finance

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NautaDutilh

Financial Collaterals: Luxembourg Courts Favor The Protection Of The Lenders

Luxembourg Finance

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Wildgen

The Malta Option is "in-the-Money"

Malta Wealth Mgt

GA

GVZH Advocates

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Podcast Series Episode 7: Market Abuse Regulation After The Listing Act

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Bernitsas Law

Central Bank Of Ireland Issues Modernised Consumer Protection Code 2025 (Video)

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Byrne Wallace

One Step Ahead Insights Podcast: Episode 3 (Video)

AO

A&O Shearman

Sustainable Finance Week 2024 (Video)

AC

Arthur Cox

Cyprus Investment Firms - Capital Adequacy Reports (COREP) Mistakes To Avoid (Video)

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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