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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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Ganado Advocates

Malta's Family Office Landscape: Structures, Rules, And Opportunities | Rachel Coleiro With Claire Tanti (Video)

Camilleri Preziosi hosts the inaugural episode of the Malta Family Office Series podcast, featuring an in-depth conversation with the Deputy Head of the MFSA's Investment Services Supervision Unit.

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The End Of Transitional Periods Under MiCA And Its Consequences

On 17 April 2026 ESMA released a statement regarding the end of transitional periods under the MiCA regime. In ESMA’s previous statements about supervisory convergence, transitional measures...

European Union Finance

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MK Fintech Partners

Why The Mediterranean Is Emerging As A Centre For International Capital

Over the past decade, the dynamics shaping international capital flows have begun to shift. While established European financial centres continue to play an important role, investors are...

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Finance Malta

Financial Institutions And Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars Q1 2026

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MK Fintech Partners

Why Financial Services Must Move From Secure By Default To Secure By Design

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Grant Thornton Malta

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q1 2026

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Mamo TCV Advocates

MFSA Publishes New Code Of Conduct For Decision Makers

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Grant Thornton Malta

SUMMARY REPORT - Benchmarking Malta’s Capital Markets

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Finance Malta

Does an email regarding an insider list and a trading ban amount to inside information?

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Ganado Advocates

EU’s Drive For Centralisation, Malta’s Competitive Advantage And The Digital Euro

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Ganado Advocates

A Year In Review: The Finance Charter Instrument

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Biggest Reform Of EU Fund Rules In A Decade: AIFMD II & UCITS VI

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Ganado Advocates

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

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MK Fintech Partners

Malta Permanent Residence Vs. Malta Citizenship By Merit: Key Differences Explained

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

EU Reaches Compromise On PSD3 And PSR: Tighter Harmonisation, Crypto Rules And Stronger Consumer Transparency.

European Union Technology

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WH Partners

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Enforcement Of Play Claims From Austria To Malta (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

In Session: Researching And Writing Your Thesis – Krista Refalo And Yasmine Ellul (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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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.

Malta Commercial

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Strengthening Risk Management: MFSA's Expectations For CSPs

On the 25th of November 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a ‘Dear CEO letter' to communicate the results of a thematic review of the risk management function...

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MGA Publishes Capital Requirements Policy

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Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

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Capital Requirements Policy

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MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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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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Ganado Advocates

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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Finance Malta

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

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) Capital Markets Supervision (CMS) Function intends to launch a thematic review to assess whether supervised...

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MK Fintech Partners

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

Malta Commercial

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Malta's Notified PIFs: Europe's Family Office Solution

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Strengthening Malta-UK Business Ties At London's Mansion House

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MFSA's Strengthened Sponsors' Regime Now In Force

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Grant Thornton Malta

The CP Legislative Updates Series – September 2025

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MFSA Strategic Update 2025

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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

Share pledges constitute one of the most commonly used forms of security in Maltese corporate and financing transactions. They are primarily regulated by the Companies Act...

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A Year In Review: The Finance Charter Instrument

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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Malta's Transposition Of The Consumer Credit Directive II: MFSA Revises Rulebook For Banks

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

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

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

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

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Shipping – Malta: The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

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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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Malta's Family Office Landscape: Structures, Rules, And Opportunities | Rachel Coleiro With Claire Tanti (Video)

Camilleri Preziosi hosts the inaugural episode of the Malta Family Office Series podcast, featuring an in-depth conversation with the Deputy Head of the MFSA's Investment Services Supervision Unit.

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The End Of Transitional Periods Under MiCA And Its Consequences

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Crypto Tax Reporting: Does DAC8 Have A Wider Reach Than MiCA?

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MK Fintech Partners

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

Malta Commercial

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Financial Institutions And Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars Q1 2026

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MK Fintech Partners

Submission Of Annual Financial Reports To The Registrar Of Companies

Malta Commercial

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EU Reaches Compromise On PSD3 And PSR: Tighter Harmonisation, Crypto Rules And Stronger Consumer Transparency.

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