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Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing The Power Of Established Ecosystems

As Malta continues positioning itself as a forward-looking financial centre, one of the most strategic choices we can make is to build our sustainable finance agenda around the sectors where we already have established...

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Finance Malta

IFSP Sets Up Directors' Chapter

The Institute of Financial Service Practitioners (IFSP) has set up a Directors' Chapter, to be chaired by Etienne Borg Cardona. Until now, the IFSP had a Directors and CSP sub-committee, which had been chaired...

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Finance Malta

A Vision For The Banks Of The Future

The banking sector is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once seen as disruption by FinTech has now evolved into collaboration, with banks embracing innovation and collaboration, to remain relevant...

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Finance Malta

EU Payment-Services Reform: What It Means For Your Business

The European Union has reached an important agreement on a new package of rules designed to strengthen consumer protection in digital payments, improve transparency of fees, and create a fairer environment for banks and non bank payment providers.

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BDO Malta

Internal Audit In Embedded Finance: A Growing Challenge

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BDO Malta

The MFSA Issues Updated Chapter 3 Of The Financial Institutions Rulebook

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BDO Malta

Financial Institutions' Requirements In Regards To Business Risk Assessments

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BDO Malta

2025 CSSF Questionnaire On Financial Crime

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Ganado Advocates

A Market Driven By Stability And Innovation

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Ganado Advocates

ESMA's Expanding Supervisory Role Under The EU Market Infrastructure Package

European Union Finance

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GTG

The Bank Of The Not-So-Distant Future

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GTG

DORA: Register Of Information Reporting Timelines For 2026 And Beyond

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Mamo TCV Advocates

ESMA Final Report On The Extension Of The Use Of The Alleviated Format Of Insider Lists

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Issues Consultation Document On The Transposition And Implementation AIFMD II And UCITS VI

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GVZH Advocates

ESMA's Expanding Supervisory Role Under The EU Market Infrastructure Package

European Union Finance

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GTG

Malta As A Second Home: Residency, Lifestyle, And Opportunities For U.S. Citizens

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

10.5 – André Zerafa Meets Simon De Cesare (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Relocate To Malta – Citizenship & Residence Planning (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

Mandatory Course For Third-Country Nationals From 2026

Malta Immigration

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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A Practical Guide On Debt Financing For A Luxembourg Holding Company: 10 Tax Situations To Monitor

Luxembourg Finance

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Chevalier & Sciales

Carry Forward Losses And Advance Tax Clearance Regarding A Financing Activity

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

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ELTIFs (European Long-Term Investment Funds) And Luxembourg ELTIF Structures

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A New Legal Landscape: A Close Look At Luxembourg's Arbitration Law Reform

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AIFMD II Timeline - Latest Developments

Luxembourg Finance

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AIFMD II: Investor Protection – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Activities And Services Performed By AIFMs – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Depositaries – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Distribution And National Private Placement Regimes – Latest Developments

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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

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

The Capital Requirements Policy (hereinafter the ‘Policy') serves as a foundation for the financial soundness of legal entities holding a licence issued by the Malta Gaming Authority...

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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Finance Malta

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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Finance Malta

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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BDO Malta

MFSA Seeks Feedback On Self-Managed NPIF Expansion

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GVZH Advocates

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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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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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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GTG

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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GTG

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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GTG

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

Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing The Power Of Established Ecosystems

As Malta continues positioning itself as a forward-looking financial centre, one of the most strategic choices we can make is to build our sustainable finance agenda around the sectors where we already have established...

FM

Finance Malta

IFSP Sets Up Directors' Chapter

The Institute of Financial Service Practitioners (IFSP) has set up a Directors' Chapter, to be chaired by Etienne Borg Cardona. Until now, the IFSP had a Directors and CSP sub-committee, which had been chaired...

FM

Finance Malta

A Vision For The Banks Of The Future

The banking sector is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once seen as disruption by FinTech has now evolved into collaboration, with banks embracing innovation and collaboration, to remain relevant...

FM

Finance Malta

EU Regulation On Cash Payment Limits

European Union Government

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BDO Malta

EU Payment-Services Reform: What It Means For Your Business

BD

BDO Malta

Internal Audit In Embedded Finance: A Growing Challenge

BD

BDO Malta

The MFSA Issues Updated Chapter 3 Of The Financial Institutions Rulebook

BD

BDO Malta

Financial Institutions' Requirements In Regards To Business Risk Assessments

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BDO Malta

10.10 – André Zerafa Meets Joyce Grech (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

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Latest Videos

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Arendt & Medernach

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