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Malta AML/CFT Updates 2026: Legal Notices 82 & 83 Explained

Malta’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework has undergone a significant evolution following the introduction of Legal Notice 82 of 2026...

Malta Government

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Papilio Services Limited

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

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

Malta Implements The Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need To Know

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Is The Travel Rule Being Weaponised? What Recent Arbiter Decisions Reveal About CASP’s Duty Of Care

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MK Fintech Partners

Malta Permanent Residence For Americans 2026 | MPRP Guide

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

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

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

EU AI Act Update: What Will Apply From 2 August 2026 And What Is Being Postponed?

Malta Technology

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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

On 18th January 2024, the European Council ("EC") and European Parliament ("EP") reached a political agreement on the proposed...

European Union Government

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Ganado Advocates

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

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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

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

FIAU Publication: Consultation Document On Implementing Procedures – Part II

On 25th October 2023, the FIAU issued a Consultation Document on the Implementing Procedures – Part II for Collective Investment Schemes ("CISs") and related investment...

Malta 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

European Union Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

SMB Publishes Guidance Notes On Screening Obligations

On the 23rd December, the Sanctions Monitoring Board (‘SMB') issued two guidance notes on the applicability of screening obligations against sanctions and adverse media.

Malta International

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DF Advocates

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

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

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CSB Group

FIAU Published Revised Implementing Procedures

Malta Government

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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

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