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Insight Newsletter - Issue 3 | 2026
FinanceMalta's third quarterly newsletter for 2026 explores the jurisdiction's strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in global financial services markets, including plans for a New York event and the development of specialized frameworks for aviation finance. The publication examines Malta's evolving regulatory landscape, tax incentive frameworks, and preparations for the upcoming annual conference themed "Financing the Next Generation Economy."
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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MFSA Circular On Commission Delegated Regulations | Implementing Amendments To The Market Abuse Regulation Under The EU Listing Act
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued new guidance on two Commission Delegated Regulations that significantly expand and refine the operational framework of the Market Abuse Regulation. These amendments introduce broader trading permissions for persons discharging managerial responsibilities, enhanced indicators for detecting market manipulation, and clearer protocols for disclosing inside information during protracted processes.
Malta Finance
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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FinXP Launches New Positioning As It Expands Payments Infrastructure Offering
FinXP, an MFSA-licensed Electronic Money Institution, has unveiled a new market positioning that emphasizes its expanded role as a payments infrastructure provider for fintechs and online platforms. The company now offers Banking-as-a-Service, card issuing, and BIN sponsorship alongside its traditional payment processing services, backed by independent ownership, direct SEPA access through CENTROlink, and a flexible approach to client onboarding that goes beyond standard automated criteria.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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MFSA Formalises Supervisory Expectations On Bank Dividend Distributions
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued new guidance to credit institutions outlining supervisory expectations for dividend distributions, emphasizing prudent capital planning and financial resilience. While not introducing new regulatory requirements, the circular formalizes current supervisory practices and provides detailed documentation requirements for banks proposing distributions at both institutional and holding company levels.
Malta Finance
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Ganado Advocates
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CRD VI And Cross-Border Lending: What Third-Country Credit Institutions Need To Know
The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.
Malta Finance
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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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MFSA Revises Regulatory Framework For CFD And Rolling Spot Forex Providers
The Malta Financial Services Authority has introduced significant amendments to its Investment Services Rules affecting firms offering contracts for difference and rolling spot forex contracts. These changes streamline authorisation requirements, align capital thresholds with EU frameworks, and recalibrate governance expectations while removing certain prescriptive obligations that have been superseded by broader European legislation.
Malta Finance
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Mamo TCV Advocates
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The Application Of Article 83bis In Malta: Legal And Commercial Advantages
Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention enables aircraft registered in one state to be operated by an entity in another state through formal agreements that transfer regulatory responsibilities. Malta's unique aircraft operator registry system allows non-Maltese operators to register aircraft while maintaining Malta's security framework and Cape Town Convention protections for lessors and financiers.
Malta Transport
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Ganado Advocates
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Financial Services

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Insight Newsletter - Issue 3 | 2026
FinanceMalta's third quarterly newsletter for 2026 explores the jurisdiction's strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in global financial services markets, including plans for a New York event and the development of specialized frameworks for aviation finance. The publication examines Malta's evolving regulatory landscape, tax incentive frameworks, and preparations for the upcoming annual conference themed "Financing the Next Generation Economy."
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Malta Accounting
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Grant Thornton Malta
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