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BOV Supports The Restoration Of Żabbar Historical Treasures

Three priceless religious paintings – known as sottoquadri – from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces Church in Żabbar have been beautifully restored with the support of Bank of Valletta.

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Finance Malta

Insight Newsletter - Issue 2 | 2025

As we reflect on what FinanceMalta has achieved in 2024 - clearly evidenced by the growth in our Annual Report - it is encouraging to see how far we have come.

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Finance Malta

EBA Clarifies PSD2–MiCA Interplay For EMTs With No Action Letter

On the 10th of June 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a No Action letter addressing a pressing issue faced by crypto...

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Finance Malta

EBA's Opinion On PSD2 And MiCA: Clarifying The Path For CASPs Who Provide Services In Relation To EMTs

On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") published its long-awaited Opinion[1] on how the existing second Payment Services Directive...

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

The Capital Markets Union – A Step Towards Financial Unity In Europe

European Union Finance

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GTG

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

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GTG

MFSA Issues Position Paper On Tokenisation Of Fund Units

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GTG

From Ambiguity To Alignment? EMTs At The Crossroads Of PSD2 And MiCA

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WH Partners

IFRS 17 Implementation: MFSA Observations And Expectation

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BDO Malta

Navigating Regulatory Overlap: EBA Clarifies Interplay Between PSD2 And MiCA

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GTG

Regulatory Updates On Instant Credit Institutions And ICT Guidelines

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GTG

MFSA Updates FIR/02 And FIR/03 To Reflect DORA And EU Rules On Instant Payments

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Finance Malta

BOV Holds 51st Annual General Meeting

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Finance Malta

CC Fund Services Transforming Fund Administration

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Finance Malta

ENISA Launches The European Vulnerability Database

European Union Technology

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BDO Malta

The End Of An Era? Europe Declares Tracking-Based Advertising To Have No Legal Basis

European Union Privacy

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GTG

Data Privacy Updates (April 2025)

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WH Partners

Safeguarding Privacy: The Imperative For Continuous Improvement, Compliance, And The Strategic Role Of A DPO

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BDO Malta

Banned AI: What The EU AI Act Means For Gaming And Gambling Systems

European Union Media & IT

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GTG

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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has shared feedback on its industry-wide survey examining the preparedness of local credit institutions for the upcoming...

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has shared feedback on its industry-wide survey examining the preparedness of local credit institutions for the upcoming changes under the revised Capital...

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has shared feedback on its industry-wide survey examining the preparedness of local credit institutions for the upcoming changes...

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Basel IV And Technology: Revolutionising Compliance And Reporting

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Governance And Management Of Climate-Related And Environmental Risks As Two Of The ECB's Supervisory Priorities For 2024-2026

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The MFSA Publishes Circular To VFA Service Providers On Updates To Chapter 3 Of The VFA Rulebook

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EBA Clarifies PSD2–MiCA Interplay For EMTs With No Action Letter

On the 10th of June 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a No Action letter addressing a pressing issue faced by crypto...

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Aligning Maltese Funds With EU Venture And Social Standards

On the 30th of May 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular announcing several key amendments to its Investment Services Rulebooks and associated documents...

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New FIAU Guidance On Red Flags In Financial And Non-Financial Information

A new guidance document titled "Key Red Flags in Financial Statements and other Non-Financial Information: Insights from the FIAU" has been published to assist subject persons...

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'Show Me The Money!': The Difficulty In Enforcing Payment In Aviation

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Ship Mortgages In Malta: A Secure Framework For Maritime Financing

Malta has established itself as a leading maritime hub, offering a robust legal framework for ship registration and financing. One important aspect of maritime...

Malta Transport

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The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

Malta's maritime industry is largely governed by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (the "Merchant Shipping Act"), a legislative cornerstone regulating among others, vessel registration, security interests such as mortgages, safety standards, seafarers' rights and shipowner obligations.

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Both the Merchant Shipping Act and the Maritime Labour Convention has enacted significant amendments that aim to modernise maritime regulations...

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Malta Introduces New Security Instrument For The Benefit Of Ship Finance Lessors

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Revamping Malta's Maritime Law: Amendments To Enhance Ship Registration And Financing

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Revision Of The Late Payments Directive (Directive 2011/17 On Combating Late Payments)

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BOV Supports The Restoration Of Żabbar Historical Treasures

Three priceless religious paintings – known as sottoquadri – from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces Church in Żabbar have been beautifully restored with the support of Bank of Valletta.

FM

Finance Malta

Insight Newsletter - Issue 2 | 2025

As we reflect on what FinanceMalta has achieved in 2024 - clearly evidenced by the growth in our Annual Report - it is encouraging to see how far we have come.

FM

Finance Malta

EBA Clarifies PSD2–MiCA Interplay For EMTs With No Action Letter

On the 10th of June 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a No Action letter addressing a pressing issue faced by crypto...

FM

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EBA's Opinion On PSD2 And MiCA: Clarifying The Path For CASPs Who Provide Services In Relation To EMTs

European Union Finance

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The Capital Markets Union – A Step Towards Financial Unity In Europe

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

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