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MFSA Introduces CASP Return Under Malta's MiCA Framework

On 4 April 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a circular addressed to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) authorised under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (Chapter 647 of the Laws of Malta)...

BDO Malta

Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) In Malta

Malta provides a strategic gateway to the European market.

BDO Malta

In a recent Dear CEO Letter, the Malta Financial Services Authority provided the market with a summary of its findings from a data-gathering exercise carried out with 28 Maltese issuers …

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Ganado Advocates

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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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Publishes Third Iteration Of Major ICT Incident Reporting Process

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Insight Newsletter 1 | 2025

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Finance Malta

MFSA Publishes Template For Reporting Share Buy-Backs

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Ganado Advocates

DORA: Register Of Information Submission Deadline Approaching

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MFSA Issues MiCA Rulebook

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MFSA Issues Finalised Conduct Of Business Rulebook For Banks

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Financial Services At A Crossroads. From The AI Act To A Converging Regulatory Framework

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MFSA Circular Update: DORA RoI Submission Deadlines, Guidelines & ECB Oversight

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Initial Look At Malta's Late Critical Entities Resilience Directive Transposition: Public Consultation Issued

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ESAs Issue Opinion On Amendments To DORA RTS Following EC's Rejection

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"Check Back Regularly" Clauses Under The Scrutiny Of The Belgian Data Protection Authority. Key Findings On Transparency Requirements

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

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Extending Fiduciary Duties: The Court's Recognition Of Employees' Fiduciary Duties In Associated Supplies Limited Vs Joseph Mizzi

Malta Litigation

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The VAT Consequences Of Transfer Pricing Adjustments

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The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

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