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MFSA Issues Code Of Conduct For Directors & Decision Makers

The MFSA has issued a new General Code of Conduct for Decision Makers within the financial services sector, reinforcing the important role of such individuals in safeguarding the interests...

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MFSA Launches Consultation On Framework For Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a Public Consultation proposing the establishment of a dedicated regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies.

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Consultation On Aircraft Financial Leasing

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA"), in collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council ("MFSAC"), has issued a Consultation on the Proposed Establishment...

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Publication Of Draft Delegated Act In Terms Of The Listing Act: Follow-up

As a follow-up to our previous article on the Listing Act reforms, we report that on 15 December 2025, the European Commission published the draft Commission Delegated Regulation and corresponding Annexes...

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Ganado Advocates

Strengthening Risk Management: MFSA's Expectations For CSPs

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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Finance Malta

The Strategic Evolution Of Fund Services: A View From The Front Lines

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Finance Malta

Member's Spotlight: Top Level Expertise

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Finance Malta

Top Local CEOs Comment On The 2026 Budget Impact In Recent PwC Malta Publications

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Finance Malta

The Tech-Driven Future, Financial Strategy & Cost Discipline

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GVZH Advocates

Member's Spotlight: Flaunting Your Assets

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Finance Malta

Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing The Power Of Established Ecosystems

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Finance Malta

IFSP Sets Up Directors' Chapter

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Finance Malta

A Vision For The Banks Of The Future

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Finance Malta

The Malta Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

The Appointment Of Process Agents In Cross-Border Transactions: Ensuring Compliance With Maltese Procedural Law

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

In Session: Constitutional Law Revision – Prof. Tonio Borg X GħSL (Podcast)

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Interplay Between The Digital Service Act (DSA) And General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Draft EDPB Guidelines 3/2025

European Union Privacy

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GVZH Advocates

The Supporting Team Behind Malta's Trusted Corporate Services Provider (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

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

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AIFMD II: Investor Protection – Latest Developments

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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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Mamo TCV Advocates

MGA Publishes Capital Requirements Policy

On 2nd July 2025, the Malta Gaming Authority ("MGA") published its Capital Requirements Policy (the "Policy"), which introduces new financial obligations for licensed entities.

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

The financial regulatory landscape in the European Union is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of EMIR 3, which took effect on 24 December 2024.

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MK Fintech Partners

Capital Requirements Policy

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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BDO Malta

MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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BDO Malta

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Debt Capital Markets

The CP Legislative Updates Series – September 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of September 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

European Union Finance

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MFSA Strategic Update 2025

The launch of the Strategic Statement (2023-2025) has reaffirmed the continued commitment of the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA' or ‘the Authority')...

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Finance Malta

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

The 2024 overhaul of Malta's financial regulations marks a transformative moment for the country's investment, insurance, and financial markets.

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MK Fintech Partners

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

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

EU Prospectus Reform And Liability

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GTG

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

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Finance Malta

Aligning Maltese Funds With EU Venture And Social Standards

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

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BDO Malta

Salvage Claims And Debt Recovery: Legal Perspectives On Compensation Obligations

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Ganado Advocates

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

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

The national legal framework applicable to banks and financial institutions offering consumer lending products, including personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards, is being revised as detailed by the MFSA...

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Ganado Advocates

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

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued two decisive reports in July 2025, to reinforce the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

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

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

Malta Transport

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

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Ship Mortgages In Malta: A Secure Framework For Maritime Financing

Malta Transport

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The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

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Ganado Advocates

Amendments To Malta's Maritime Laws & Regulations

Malta Transport

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Sentient International Limited

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Financial Services

MFSA Issues Code Of Conduct For Directors & Decision Makers

The MFSA has issued a new General Code of Conduct for Decision Makers within the financial services sector, reinforcing the important role of such individuals in safeguarding the interests...

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GTG

The CP Legislative Updates Series – December 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of December 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

Malta Commercial

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MFSA Launches Consultation On Framework For Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a Public Consultation proposing the establishment of a dedicated regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies.

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GTG

Reflections On Stablecoins In 2026

Malta Technology

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GTG

Consultation On Aircraft Financial Leasing

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Mamo TCV Advocates

MiCA White Papers, Re-engineered

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WH Partners

MiCA Token Categories: A Practical Refresher

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

Publication Of Draft Delegated Act In Terms Of The Listing Act: Follow-up

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Ganado Advocates

Preserving National Supervision Of CASPs Under MiCAR: Balancing Harmonisation And Subsidiarity In EU Crypto Regulation

Malta Technology

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Finance Malta

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