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MFSA Issues Position Paper On Tokenisation Of Fund Units

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken a significant step towards modernising Malta's investment fund industry with the publication of a detailed position paper on the tokenisation of fund units or shares...

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Papilio Services Limited

Regulatory Update: CSSF Introduces New E-Identification Process For Fund Prospectuses

The Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has announced a significant shift in the administrative process governing the submission and identification of fund prospectuses. I

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Ganado Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – July 2025

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

Malta Commercial

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MFSA Pushes For Clarity With Proposed Revisions To The Financial Institutions Rulebook (FIR/01)

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has published a consultation document on the revised Chapter 1 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook (FIR/01) ("Rulebook").

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WH Partners

Distracted By The Summer Holidays? Two Significant EBA Consultations And Draft Regulatory Technical Standards Landed Last Week

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

Malta Transport

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Sentient International Limited

Tokenisation Of Collective Investment Schemes

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WH Partners

When Statutory Accounts Aren't Enough: Supporting Management With Decision-Ready Financials

Malta Accounting

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BDO Malta

An Emerging Hub For Securitisation Vehicles

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Finance Malta

A Refreshed Approach: Malta Updates Its Proposition For Family Offices

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Finance Malta

MFSA Strategic Update 2025

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Finance Malta

PwC Malta Releases Its CEO Confidence Tracker And Economic Outlook Results

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Finance Malta

10.1 – Luke Hili Meets Nikhil Patil (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

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

Malta Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Malta Launches Merit-Based Citizenship Route For Global Innovators And Leaders

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

EU Commission Publishes Its General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code Of Practice

European Union Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's New Migration Policy: What Third Country Nationals Need To Know In 2025

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Simplifying GDPR: What The EU's Latest Proposal Means For Your Business

European Union Privacy

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WH Partners

Amendments To The Malta Permanent Residence Programme

Malta Immigration

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WH Partners

AIFMD II: Preparing Strategically, Not Reactively

The AIFMD II reform (Directive (EU) 2024/927) brings significant updates to the AIFMD and UCITS Directive, strengthening the regulatory framework for AIFs and UCITS.

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

EBA Consults On Outsourcing Guidelines For Non-ICT Related Services

Financial entities have been increasingly using third-party service providers (TPSPs) for various reasons, however, this increases risk overall.

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GTG

MFSA Authorisation Process

On 22 July 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a letter addressed to advisors and representatives of applicants seeking authorisation

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BDO Malta

Recent Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations: New Obligations On Private Trustees

On the 11th of July 2025, the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the "Amendment Regulations") came into force transposing in part...

Malta Commercial

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

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

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MK Fintech Partners

Navigating Malta's Financial Market Abuse Rules

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Grant Thornton Malta

Transforming Payments With The EUDI Wallet

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BDO Malta

Step-by-Step Guide To Establishing Your Forex Company In Malta

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Finance Malta

CCFS Collaborates With Fume To Launch Compliant Tokenised Fund Solutions In Malta

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Finance Malta

What Every Financial Services Business In Malta Needs To Know

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Grant Thornton Malta

EIB And Bank Of Valletta Join Forces To Support Maltese Medium-sized Companies With €60 Million In New Financing

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Finance Malta

MGA Publishes Capital Requirements Policy

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

ESAs Publish Guide On DORA Oversight Activities

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GTG

Key Reporting Obligations For Financial Institutions In Malta

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

EIB And Bank Of Valletta Join Forces To Support Maltese Medium-sized Companies With €60 Million In New Financing

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Bank of Valletta have announced a new partnership to strengthen access to finance for medium-sized companies in Malta.

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Finance Malta

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

ESAs Publish Guide On DORA Oversight Activities

Digital resilience has become a defining regulatory challenge for ICT service providers supporting the financial sector. With growing scrutiny and new layers of oversight, many ICT third-party service providers ("ICTSPs")...

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GTG

Key Reporting Obligations For Financial Institutions In Malta

Deadline: Submit within 1 month from the accounting reference date. Contents: Includes audited financial statements, signed representation sheet, and auditor's management letter.

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Rulebook Overhaul Seeks To Modernise Institutional Financial Securities Market And Admit Sukuk

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GTG

6.5 - Nikolai Lubrano Meets With Abigail Cutajar (Podcast)

Ganado Advocates' Nikolai Lubrano meets with Abigail Cutajar, Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Action Authority, to discuss Malta's climate priorities, regulatory challenges, and the future of sustainable finance in the country.

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Ganado Advocates

Key Changes to Malta's Company Service Providers Act in 2025

On May 16, 2025, Malta enacted Act X of 2025, introducing significant amendments to the Company Service Providers Act (Cap. 529), marking a key milestone in strengthening and refining...

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

MFSA Issues Key Updates To MiCA

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released updates to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Rulebook and Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook...

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Papilio Services Limited

ESMA Peer Review Affirms Malta's Strong Standing In Crypto-asset Supervision

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has welcomed the findings of the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation and supervision.

Malta Technology

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Circular Clarifies Reporting Obligations For Credit Purchasers

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GTG

FIAU Highlights The Importance Of Effective Corrective Actions In AML/CFT Enforcement

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Open Banking In Malta: Why Small Markets Can Lead Big Change

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Finance Malta

Key Insights On The MFSA's Circular To The Industry On The Authorisation Process For MiCA Applicants

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Capital Requirements Policy

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

MFSA Issues National Guidance For TIBER-MT And TLPT Compliance Under DORA

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GTG

MFSA Issues Follow-Up Circular On MiCA Authorisation Requirements

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BDO Malta

MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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BDO Malta

FATF Issues AML/CFT Updates For VASPs

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GTG

Bov Launches Full Suite Of Corporate Visa Cards

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Finance Malta

Securisation Vehicles And The AIFMD – Malta's Clear Exemption Framework

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GTG

MGA Issues New Capital Requirements Policy

Malta Media & IT

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GTG

MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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GVZH Advocates

Can Blockchain Fix A Tiny Stock Market?

European Union Finance

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GTG

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

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

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Arendt & Medernach

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