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The Companies Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

On 9th July 2025, the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the "Regulations") were published in the Government Gazette as Legal Notice 127 of 2025.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

AML Compliance In Malta

Money laundering is the process whereby the proceeds of illegal activity are changed into seemingly legitimate funds. Sums of money are passed through various structures such as company structures, businesses, banks, and various other means, to obscure its origin.

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

FIAU Publishes 2024 Annual Report: Focus Areas For Subject Persons

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has released its 2024 Annual Report, setting out developments that directly impact subject persons operating under Malta's AML and CFT framework.

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

Implementation Of NIS2 Into Maltese Law

On 8 April 2025, the Maltese Government published Legal Notice 71 of 2025, entitled "Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity Across the European Union (Malta) Order, 2025" (Order)...

Malta Government

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GVZH Advocates

FIAU Annual Report 2023: Overview

Malta Government

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Papilio Services Limited

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

Malta Government

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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

Agreement Reached On The Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Regulation ("AMLR") And Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive ("AMLD6")

European Union Government

GA

Ganado Advocates

Publication Of Malta's 2023 National Risk Assessment

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's National Risk Assessment 2023

Malta Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The Vital Investment: Understanding The Cost Of Financial Crime Compliance

Malta Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Comparing The U.S. GENIUS Act To EU's MiCA: A Transatlantic Clash In Crypto Regulation

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

A New Labour Migration Policy

Malta Immigration

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GVZH Advocates

EU Commission Publishes Its General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code Of Practice

European Union Technology

GA

Ganado Advocates

Malta Launches Merit-Based Citizenship Route For Global Innovators And Leaders

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

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.

Malta Government

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CSB Group

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

On 13th December 2023, the European Council and European Parliament have provisionally reached an agreement to establish the Anti-Money Laundering Authority ("AMLA" or "the Authority").

European Union Government

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Finance Malta

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

On 14th December 2023, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit ("FIAU") published the results of a thematic review carried out during the first quarter of 2023 on Corporate Service Providers...

FM

Finance Malta

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

An MLRO, or Money Laundering Reporting Officer, is an indispensable figure in the corporate structure, assuming a pivotal role, particularly within sectors vulnerable to the pervasive threats...

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

CP

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

An Overview Of The FIAU's Supervisory Approach

Malta Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

EBA Highlights Money Laundering Risks Associated With Crypto Services And Payment Institutions

European Union Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

EU Court's Landmark Ruling: Restricting Financial Ties To Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing

European Union Government

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Finance Malta

EU Court's Landmark Ruling: Restricting Financial Ties To Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing

European Union Government

GA

Ganado Advocates

Your Next Business Risk Assessment Review: Useful Tips

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

EU AML Legislative Package – Council Mandate Reached On The AMLR And AMLD6

European Union Government

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CSB Group

EU Court's Landmark Ruling: Restricting Financial Ties To Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing

On March 2, 2023, the European Union's Court of Justice (CJEU) affirmed the legitimacy of penalties and administrative actions levied by the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK)...

European Union Government

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Finance Malta

EU Court's Landmark Ruling: Restricting Financial Ties To Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing

On March 2, 2023, the European Union's Court of Justice (CJEU) affirmed the legitimacy of penalties and administrative actions levied by the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK)...

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

Your Next Business Risk Assessment Review: Useful Tips

In terms of Article 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations ("PMLFTR"), each subject person is required to "to identify and assess the risks of money laundering...

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

EU AML Legislative Package – Council Mandate Reached On The AMLR And AMLD6

A political agreement at Council level has been reached on the proposed Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) and the new 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6) pending first reading of...

European Union Government

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CSB Group

SMB Publishes Guidance Notes On Screening Obligations

Malta International

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DF Advocates

Malta's Removal From The FATF Grey List

Malta's inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (also known as they ‘grey list') in June 2021 raised quite a...

Malta Government

DW

Dr Werner & Partner

A Quick Glance At The Role Of The New EU-wide Authority On AML-CFT: The Anti-Money Laundering Authority

The AMLA will be a new authority set-up to push forward the EU's AML-CFT efforts through various means.

Malta Government

GA

Ganado Advocates

Sanctions Monitoring Board And Judical Scrutiny

This article imposes upon subject persons a duty of reporting and screening for sanctions.

Malta Government

GA

Ganado Advocates

EBA Issues Guidelines On Policies And Procedures In Relation To Compliance Management And The Role And Responsibilities Of The AML/CFT Compliance Officer

On 2 August 2021, the European Banking Authority (the "EBA") launched a public consultation on the Draft guidelines on policies and procedures in relation to compliance management...

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

The MLRO – Common Concerns

Malta Government

CG

CSB Group

Compliance With Beneficial Ownership Obligations By Company Service Providers – Thematic Review 2021

Malta Government

CG

CSB Group

Moneyval: AML/CFT Supervision During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Malta Government

CG

CSB Group

A Brief Appreciation Of The 6th AML Directive

Malta Government

DW

Dr Werner & Partner

AML Reforms At An EU Level

Malta Government

DW

Dr Werner & Partner

FATF – Updated Guidance For A Risk-Based Approach To Virtual Assets And Virtual Asset Service Providers

CG

CSB Group

Implementing An Effective AML/CFT Compliance Program

Malta Government

CG

CSB Group

FIAU Published Revised Implementing Procedures

Malta Government

CG

CSB Group

Anti-Money Laundering And Counter Financial Terrorism

Malta Government

CG

CSB Group

Amendments To The Prevention Of Money Laundering And Funding Of Terrorism Regulation

Malta Government

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Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal

Anti-Money Laundering / Know Your Client Procedures – Are These Privileged Documents?

Malta Government

GA

Ganado Advocates

Malta Passes Second Moneyval Evaluation Report

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Amendments To The Prevention Of Money Laundering And Funding Of Terrorism Regulations – Legal Notice 199 Of 2021

Malta Government

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G M Corporate and Fiduciary Services Limited

Malta Passes The MoneyVal Test

Worldwide Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

Updates To The Prevention Of Money Laundering And Funding Of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR)

Malta Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Competition And Regulated Markets - What's Another Year 2024 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

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