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A New Way Of Settling Regulatory Non-compliance: Highlights Of The Recently Published L.N. 82/2026 And L.N. 83/2026 Amending The PMLFTR And CBAR Regulations

On April 1, 2026, two new legal notices were officially published in the Government Gazette, through L.N. 82/2026 and L.N. 83/2026, bringing changes to the Prevention of Money Laundering...

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Balancing Financial Inclusion And AML Compliance: The Right To A Basic Payment Account

In the context of the increasingly complex compliance environment within which financial entities operate today, banks are often faced with a conflict between the need to respect fundamental...

Worldwide Finance

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Issues Its Intended Transposition Of The Critical Entity Resilience Directive

On 16 January 2026, Malta has officially issued its intended transposition of the EU's Critical Entities Directive (Directive EU 2022/2557) ("CER") into national legislation through the Resilience of Critical Entities...

Malta Technology

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GTG

FIAU Issues Guidance On AML/CFT Obligations In The Context Of Instant Payments

In December 2025, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, together with the Central Bank of Malta, issued a Question and Answers document providing interpretative guidance on the interaction between anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism obligations ...

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

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

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

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

Implementation Of NIS2 Into Maltese Law

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

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Ganado Advocates

Navigating The Regulatory Perimeter: FATF's 2026 Framework For Mitigating Offshore Virtual Asset Service Provider Risks

Malta Technology

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GTG

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

Malta Immigration

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GVZH Advocates

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

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

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

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WH Partners

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

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

An Overview Of The FIAU's Supervisory Approach

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

European Union Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

On the 24th of October, the FIAU hosted an AML/CFT conference for the investment services sector. Senior Associate Mario Zerafa participated in a panel discussion...

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

The FIAU has today published a Consultation Document on the Implementing Procedures – Part II for Collective Investment Schemes (‘CISs') and other related service providers ("Service Providers").

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

An Overview Of The FIAU's Supervisory Approach

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit in Malta (the "FIAU"), via its supervisory section, monitors anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT") compliance...

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

The European Banking Authority ("EBA") has recently unveiled two documents pertaining to the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing associated with crypto-asset service providers and payment institutions.

European Union Government

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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

Issue Of The Implementing Procedures – Part II Addressed To Accountants And Auditors

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has issued the Implementing Procedures – Part II addressed to accountants and auditors. Drafted in conjunction...

Malta Government

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CSB Group

The Aftermath Following The Removal Of Public Access To Beneficial Owner's Personal Data On Public Registries

For the purposes of preventing money laundering and funding of terrorism, European Union (hereinafter, "EU") law requires Member States to keep a register containing information on the beneficial owners of companies and other entities incorporated within their jurisdiction.

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CSB Group

Provision Requiring Public Access To BO Information Declared Invalid By The Court Of Justice Of The European Union

A notice issued by the Malta Business Registry (MBR) explains how access to the Register of Beneficial Owners is being changed due to a decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union.

European Union Finance

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CSB Group

Doing Business..2022: Trends & Developments

Anyone who has tried to open a new bank account, buy or sell a property, or invest assets with a firm is now familiar with the term "anti-money laundering", which is a catch-all phrase that to most of us only means filling in forms ...

Malta Government

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WH Partners

Malta's Removal From The FATF Grey List

Malta Government

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Dr Werner & Partner

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

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Sanctions Monitoring Board And Judical Scrutiny

Malta Government

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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

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

The MLRO – Common Concerns

Malta Government

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CSB Group

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

Malta Government

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CSB Group

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

Malta Government

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CSB Group

A Brief Appreciation Of The 6th AML Directive

Malta Government

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Dr Werner & Partner

AML Reforms At An EU Level

Malta Government

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Dr Werner & Partner

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

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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

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CSB Group

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

Malta Government

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FFF Legal

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

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

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