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EU’s Drive For Centralisation, Malta’s Competitive Advantage And The Digital Euro

“Malta finds itself navigating a delicate balance between the EU’s drive for centralisation and Malta offering a competitive edge over its European counterparts,” said Dr Conrad Portanier in his opening address at Ganado Advocates’ 11th Annual Banking and Payments Seminar last month.

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Ganado Advocates

A Year In Review: The Finance Charter Instrument

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (‘MSA’) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Biggest Reform Of EU Fund Rules In A Decade: AIFMD II & UCITS VI

The European Union is set to implement what is widely regarded as the most significant overhaul of its investment funds framework in over a decade, through the introduction of AIFMD II and the parallel updates to the UCITS regime (commonly referred to as ‘UCITS VI’), under Directive (EU) 2024/927 which amends the existing AIFMD and UCITS frameworks, with both reforms largely scheduled to apply from 16 April 2026.

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Ganado Advocates

Circular To Market Participants – Forthcoming Thematic Review On The Governance Of Data Reporting (MIFID Firms) – Circular To Market Participants.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) Capital Markets Supervision (CMS) Function intends to launch a thematic review to assess whether supervised...

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MK Fintech Partners

Pay Transparency: Keeping Pace With The Regulatory Wave

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Finance Malta

What The MFSA’s CMP Guidance Means For EMIs, PSPs And Financial Institutions In Practice

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BDO Malta

Insight Newsletter - Issue 1 | 2026

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Finance Malta

The CP Legislative Updates Series – February 2026

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Prediction Markets In Europe: Why Malta Is Often On The Shortlist

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WH Partners

From Stable Value To Stable Accountability

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Grant Thornton Malta

Acquiring A Financial Licence In Malta

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Papilio Services Limited

Progress In Preparations For Digital Euro

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Finance Malta

Regulator Outlines Supervisory Focus For 2026

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Finance Malta

Transposing a Moving Target: Malta's new CSRD Regulations against the backdrop of the EU's Omnibus Re-Think

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Finance Malta

Mandatory Pre-Departure Course For Malta Work Permits: What Employers & TCNs Must Know In 2026

Malta Immigration

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GVZH Advocates

Boots, Buckles And Trends: The CJEU Clarifies EU Design Protection In Deity Shoes

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Amendments To The Employment And Industrial Relations Act – Bill No. 166 Of 2026: Key Changes

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Innovation At Work And At Home: Clarifying Employer And Employee IP Rights Under Maltese Law (Part 1)

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

10.12 – Luke Hili Meets Jean-Claude Maher (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

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Doing Business Before Turning 18? Malta’s New Youth Enterprise Regulations Now Offer A Legal Vehicle To Match.

Maltese law historically offered no dedicated corporate vehicle for these young individuals. Under the pre-existing framework, 16- and 17-year-olds remained under parental authority for business matters.

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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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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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MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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Circular To Market Participants – Forthcoming Thematic Review On The Governance Of Data Reporting (MIFID Firms) – Circular To Market Participants.

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Doing Business Before Turning 18? Malta’s New Youth Enterprise Regulations Now Offer A Legal Vehicle To Match.

Maltese law historically offered no dedicated corporate vehicle for these young individuals. Under the pre-existing framework, 16- and 17-year-olds remained under parental authority for business matters.

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Malta's Notified PIFs: Europe's Family Office Solution

Malta's Notified Personal Investment Fund regime is quietly becoming the structure of choice for discerning family offices seeking European presence with operational flexibility and regulatory...

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Strengthening Malta-UK Business Ties At London's Mansion House

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MFSA's Strengthened Sponsors' Regime Now In Force

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

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By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (‘MSA’) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

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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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The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

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EU’s Drive For Centralisation, Malta’s Competitive Advantage And The Digital Euro

“Malta finds itself navigating a delicate balance between the EU’s drive for centralisation and Malta offering a competitive edge over its European counterparts,” said Dr Conrad Portanier in his opening address at Ganado Advocates’ 11th Annual Banking and Payments Seminar last month.

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Ganado Advocates

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The CP Legislative Updates Series – March 2026

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of March 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

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Circular To Market Participants – Forthcoming Thematic Review On The Governance Of Data Reporting (MIFID Firms) – Circular To Market Participants.

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Malta Immigration

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Pay Transparency: Keeping Pace With The Regulatory Wave

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Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer Credit Obligations And Regulatory Considerations

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