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Financial Services In The Age Of AI

Finance has always evolved around trust. From the first instruments of credit to the emergence of central banks, from clearing houses to electronic trading, the story has been one of institutions slowly absorbing new technologies, sometimes with enthusiasm, often with resistance.

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MFSA Highlights Findings From Thematic Review On Business Resilience

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published the results of a Thematic Review on Business Resilience among Financial Institutions (FIs).

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BDO Malta

MFSA Publishes Thematic Review On Payment Accounts

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued the results of a Thematic Review assessing compliance by Financial Institutions offering payment accounts.

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BDO Malta

MFSA Thematic Review On Payment Accounts Offered By Financial Institutions

The MFSA has conducted a thematic review on financial institutions' compliance when offering payment accounts. The MFSA's aim is to support clients and institutions in building long-term relationships, as well as promoting stability and resilience in the financial sector.

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Insight Newsletter- Issue 3 | 2025

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Finance Malta

The CP Legislatives Updates Series – August 2025

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MiCA Drama: Investor Protection Or Political Power Play?

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WH Partners

Thematic Review On Payment Accounts: An Analysis Of The MFSA Dear CEO Letter

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MK Fintech Partners

Bank Of Valletta Strengthens Its Focus On Customer Experience

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Finance Malta

BDO Malta Appoints Chris Scicluna As Group COO And Executive Director

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Finance Malta

MFSA Issues First Volume Of Journal

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Finance Malta

Malta Business Registry Set To Reap Benefits From Projects

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Finance Malta

Members' Spotlight: Access Bank -A Bridge Between Africa And Europe

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Finance Malta

Members'; Spotlight: MannaEV - Making Transport Sustainable

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Finance Malta

10.1 – Luke Hili Meets Nikhil Patil (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Mandatory Trade Union Membership In Malta: A Short-Lived Proposal

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Members'; Spotlight: MannaEV - Making Transport Sustainable

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Finance Malta

Understanding Malta's New Electricity Connection And Supply Regulations (S.L 545.41)

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Virtual Assets And Fintech: An Opportunity For Malta

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

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AIFMD II: Investor Protection – 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

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's international maritime services industry is principally governed by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (the "Merchant Shipping Act")...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

EU Prospectus Reform And Liability

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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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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

'Show Me The Money!': The Difficulty In Enforcing Payment In Aviation

Malta Transport

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GVZH Advocates

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

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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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!

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

Clawback Provisions Under Maltese Law In The Scenario Of Mortgage Registration On A Maltese Flag Vessel

Malta Transport

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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

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Clarifying Lease Structures

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

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Financial Services

Financial Services In The Age Of AI

Finance has always evolved around trust. From the first instruments of credit to the emergence of central banks, from clearing houses to electronic trading, the story has been one of institutions slowly absorbing new technologies, sometimes with enthusiasm, often with resistance.

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GTG

Creeping Power Grab

Encroachments on sovereignty rarely announce themselves with trumpets. They come quietly, dressed as practicality...

Malta Technology

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MFSA Highlights Findings From Thematic Review On Business Resilience

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published the results of a Thematic Review on Business Resilience among Financial Institutions (FIs).

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BDO Malta

MFSA Publishes Thematic Review On Payment Accounts

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BDO Malta

MFSA Thematic Review On Payment Accounts Offered By Financial Institutions

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GTG

Insight Newsletter- Issue 3 | 2025

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Finance Malta

The CP Legislatives Updates Series – August 2025

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MiCA Drama: Investor Protection Or Political Power Play?

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WH Partners

Thematic Review On Payment Accounts: An Analysis Of The MFSA Dear CEO Letter

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MK Fintech Partners

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