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PSD3 And The PSR: Rewriting Fraud Liability In EU Payments Law

The EU's proposed third Payment Services Directive ("PSD3"), together with the accompanying Payment Services Regulation ("PSR"), represents a fundamental shift in the legal architecture governing fraud liability in payment...

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FFF Legal

Malta Introduces Revised National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act Strengthening The National Sanctions Framework

Malta has formally enacted the revised National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act on 14 November 2025, marking a major update to the country's sanctions framework and introducing a suite...

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GVZH Advocates

A Third Person's Right To Request The Release Of His Property Which By Mistake Is Caught With An Accused's Seized And Frozen Assets

In Run Logistics Limited v Il-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija u l-Uffiċju għall-Irkupru tal-Assi, decided by Mr Justice Henri Mizzi in the Civil Court (Asset Recovery Section) (the "Court") on 3rd June 2025

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Ganado Advocates

21 Fake Flag States, 50 Bogus Websites, One Scam Operation At The Helm

A Lloyd's List investigation has uncovered a sophisticated fake flag network linked to the same domain, which is issuing fake ship registries and seafarer certificates to sanctioned vessels worldwide.

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Sentient International Limited

Stronger EU Rules To Fight Financial Crime - Proposed EU Directive Targeting Corruption Among Officials

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Grant Thornton Malta

Punishments Under Maltese Criminal Law

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GTG

The Legal Implications Of Recidivism: Outdated Or Essential?

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GTG

New Regulatory Framework For Pet Sitters And Dog Boarding: Essential Guidelines And Consequences

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GTG

GRC In Malta: The Pillars Of Sound Financial Crime Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide

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Ganado Advocates

Money Laundering, Terrorist And Proliferation Financing And Targeted Financial Sanctions: Malta's National Risk Assessment 2023: A Summary

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CSB Group

At What Point Does Trying To Keep The Company Going Become Fraudulent Trading?

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Ganado Advocates

PSD3 And PSR - A Digital Transformation Of The Payments Industry

European Union Criminal

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WH Partners

BOV Urges Customers To Spot Scams

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Finance Malta

A Guide To Dealing With Politically Exposed Persons

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Dr Werner & Partner

CSB Success Stories | Ian's Journey - From Accounts Officer To Team Leader (Video)

Malta Law Performance

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CSB Group

10.9 – Luke Hili Meets Etienne Sciberras (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia: Malta's Financial Compass Steering Innovation And Growth

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Finance Malta

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q4 2025

Malta Compliance

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Mamo TCV Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – January 2026

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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PSD3 And The PSR: Rewriting Fraud Liability In EU Payments Law

The EU's proposed third Payment Services Directive ("PSD3"), together with the accompanying Payment Services Regulation ("PSR"), represents a fundamental shift in the legal architecture governing fraud liability in payment...

FF

FFF Legal

Just Settled MiCA? Now Comes PSD3

While the market is still adapting to Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the European Union (EU) has moved quickly to reshape the payments landscape...

European Union Technology

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WH Partners

When Consent Isn't Consent: First Hall Civil Court Declares Contract Void Due To Fraud

In a recent judgment delivered on 3 October 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the "FHCC") presided by Madame Justice Audrey Demicoli examined what makes a contract invalid due to error or fraud.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

21 Fake Flag States, 50 Bogus Websites, One Scam Operation At The Helm

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Sentient International Limited

Technical Note Of The OAFS On Pig Butchering Scams – Part 1/2

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GTG

How To Avoid The Latest Payment Scams

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Grant Thornton Malta

Shifting The Burden? The Impact Of Act No. IX Of 2025 On Financial Service Provider Liability

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Beyond The Black Box: Building Trust In Software-Generated Evidence In Criminal Justice

Malta Technology

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GTG

VAT In The Digital Age Package

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Grant Thornton Malta

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Crime

Malta Introduces Revised National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act Strengthening The National Sanctions Framework

Malta has formally enacted the revised National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act on 14 November 2025, marking a major update to the country's sanctions framework and introducing a suite...

GA

GVZH Advocates

A Third Person's Right To Request The Release Of His Property Which By Mistake Is Caught With An Accused's Seized And Frozen Assets

In Run Logistics Limited v Il-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija u l-Uffiċju għall-Irkupru tal-Assi, decided by Mr Justice Henri Mizzi in the Civil Court (Asset Recovery Section) (the "Court") on 3rd June 2025

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Ganado Advocates

Punishments Under Maltese Criminal Law

Criminal law establishes offences and their respective punishment, all with the view of facilitating an effective and just judicial framework.

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GTG

The Legal Implications Of Recidivism: Outdated Or Essential?

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GTG

Proposed Amendments To Extradition Legislation In Malta

Malta Litigation

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GTG

New Regulatory Framework For Pet Sitters And Dog Boarding: Essential Guidelines And Consequences

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GTG

GRC In Malta: The Pillars Of Sound Financial Crime Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide

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Ganado Advocates

AML Internal Audits: A Need Or A Must?

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

The Principle Of Judicial Independence

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

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Forensic Data: Dos And Don'ts In Regulatory Investigations | Focus On Forensics (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

Focus On Forensics (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

Market Abuse: Suspicious Transactions And Order Reporting, François Warken At AFLF 2017 (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

The International Comparative Legal Guide To Business Crime 2016

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