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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

Malta Business Registry Annual Report 2024

The Malta Business Registry (MBR) has published its annual report for 2024, reflecting a year characterised by significant advancements in company registrations, digital transformation...

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

Amendments To Beneficial Ownership Regulations Following Transposition Of EU AML Directive

On 10 July 2025, amendments to the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations (the "Regulations") came into force through Legal Notice 127 of 2025.

European Union Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

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

In June 2025, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) released its latest Corrective Actions Paper, outlining its approach to restoring compliance across subject persons (SPs) following AML/CFT breaches.

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

FATF Issues AML/CFT Updates For VASPs

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GTG

AML Compliance In Malta

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

FIAU Publishes 2024 Annual Report: Focus Areas For Subject Persons

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

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

Malta Compliance

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BDO Malta

The Regulator's Expectations Vis-a-vis The MLRO

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

FIAU Issues Guidance On Identifying Money Laundering Red Flags

Malta Government

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GTG

High Risk And Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions

Malta Government

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Grant Thornton Malta

EBA Proposes New AML Central Contact Point Rules For CASPs

Malta Technology

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GTG

Gaming Law 2024

Malta Media & IT

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GVZH Advocates

High Risk And Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions

Malta Government

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Grant Thornton Malta

European Citizenship By Investment

European Union Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

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

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Leading With Care: Supporting Employees Through Life's Different Chapters

Malta Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

BDO Legal Guide To The New Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

Sotheby's International Realty Releases 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report Exploring Emerging Trends And The Most Significant Movements In The Global Real Estate Market

Malta Real Estate

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Malta Sotheby's International Realty

Stronger EU Rules To Fight Financial Crime - The New EU AML Authority (AMLA)

In June 2024, the European Union (EU) launched a new decentralised authority named as the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA).

Malta Government

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Grant Thornton Malta

Overview Of The EU AML/CFT Legislative Package

On the 19th June 2024, the EU AML/CFT Legislative Package was published in the EU Official Journal, which includes a set of legislative texts, comprising of two regulations and a directive, proposed by the European Commission to strengthen the EU's framework and its financial system against money laundering and financing of terrorism.

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Business Registry Annual Report 2023

The Malta Business Registry (MBR) has issued its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, which provide a thorough overview...

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

FIAU Annual Report 2023: Overview

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) of Malta, issued its Annual Report for 2023 on July 16, 2024, providing an in-depth overview of the organisation's activities...

Malta Government

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Papilio Services Limited

Anti-Money Laundering Laws And Regulations Malta 2024

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Publication Of The EU AML/CFT Legislative Package In The EU's Official Journal

European Union Government

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Finance Malta

Publication Of The EU AML/CFT Legislative Package In The EU's Official Journal

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

Virtual IBANs: The EBA's Report On Their Issuance And Regulation

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Valuable Insights Pertaining To AML/CFT Within The Gaming Sector

Malta Government

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GVZH Advocates

EU AML-CTF Package Taking Shape: Compromise Text For AMLR And 6AMLD Published

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

How To Onboard A New Client

Malta Compliance

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Finance Malta

Money Laundering, Terrorist And Proliferation Financing And Targeted Financial Sanctions: Malta's National Risk Assessment 2023: A Summary

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CSB Group

Anti Money Laundering And Combatting The Finance Of Terrorism Regulatory Updates

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

EU AML-CTF Package Taking Shape: Compromise Text For AMLR And 6AMLD Published

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

How To Onboard A New Client

This time, we'd like to touch upon an essential topic like the client onboarding process. The topic is very relevant, as there is still a belief that setting up a company or carrying out an audit...

Malta Compliance

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Finance Malta

Money Laundering, Terrorist And Proliferation Financing And Targeted Financial Sanctions: Malta's National Risk Assessment 2023: A Summary

Malta conducted its National Risk Assessment (NRA) on Money Laundering (ML) and Funding for Terrorism (TF) in 2018, leading to various reviews by international bodies like MONEYVAL, EBA, European Commission, and IMF.

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CSB Group

Anti Money Laundering And Combatting The Finance Of Terrorism Regulatory Updates

The European Union (EU) has achieved a preliminary consensus between the Council and Parliament on crucial elements of the anti-money laundering (AML) package.

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

EU AML-CTF Package Taking Shape: Compromise Text For AMLR And 6AMLD Published

Compromise text for the proposed Regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing ("AMLR").

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

Agreement Reached On The Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Regulation And Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive

European Union Government

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Finance Malta

Publication Of Malta's 2023 National Risk Assessment

Malta's National Coordinating Committee on combating money laundering and funding of terrorism ("NCC") has published a revised version of Malta's National Risk Assessment ("NRA").

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's National Risk Assessment 2023

The National Coordinating Committee ("NCC"), in close collaboration with the relevant government authorities involved in the fight against financial crime...

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The Vital Investment: Understanding The Cost Of Financial Crime Compliance

In recent years, the realm of Financial Crime Compliance ("FCC") has evolved significantly, creating a more robust framework aimed at safeguarding the integrity...

Malta Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Goal-line Defenders: Scoring Victory Against Financial Crime With The Three Lines Of AML/CFT Defence

In the dynamic environment of financial services, combating financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing is paramount. To fortify these efforts, the Three Lines of Defence model...

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Goal-Line Defenders: Scoring Victory Against Financial Crime With The Three Lines Of AML/CFT Defence

Malta Government

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CSB Group

Agreement Reached On The Establishment Of The Anti-Money Laundering Authority ("AMLA")

European Union Government

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Finance Malta

FIAU Thematic Review On Company Service Providers When Providing Company Formation Services

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Finance Malta

Members Spotlight – Cascade

Worldwide Government

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Finance Malta

Agreement Reached On The Establishment Of The Anti-Money Laundering Authority ("AMLA")

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

Guardians Of Integrity: The Crucial Role Of An MLRO In Safeguarding Business Legitimacy

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Guardians Of Integrity: The Crucial Role Of An MLRO In Safeguarding Business Legitimacy

Malta Government

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CSB Group

FIAU Strategy 2023-2026

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

FIAU Publication: Consultation Document On Implementing Procedures – Part II

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Mario Zerafa At FIAU's AML/CFT Conference For The Investment Services Sector

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

The FIAU Issues A Consultation Document On The Implementing Procedures – Part II For Collective Investment Schemes And Related Service Providers

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

SiGMA Podcast – Malta's AML Evolution

Malta Government

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Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal

A Guide To Curaçao's Gambling Licensing Regime

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

A Deeper Look Into Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Advantages And Disadvantages Of CBDBs

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

An Overview Of The FIAU's Supervisory Approach

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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Forensic Data: Dos And Don'ts In Regulatory Investigations | Focus On Forensics (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

How To Conduct An Internal AML/CFT Audit (Video)

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WH Partners

Implementing An Effective AML/CFT Compliance Program (Video)

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CSB Group

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