Malta: New Technology

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.

The designation of "high risk" AI systems in the EU's AI Act carries with it the most stringent obligations and is mainly where businesses need to focus their immediate compliance efforts.

As the EU continues to roll out landmark regulations like MiCA, PSD3, and the Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, a critical question emerges...

Following extensive consultations, a rejection, and amendments, the European Commission has finally published the long-awaited Regulatory Technical Standards ("RTS") on ICT...

Malta's Stock Exchange has long been shaped by conservative investment patterns, but new technologies and regulatory reforms could help shift its focus toward equity and tokenised listings.

As the proliferation of AI continues, so does the legal regulation of AI use cases.

In view of the rules for providers of general-purpose AI ("GPAI") models entering into force on the 2nd of August 2025, the European Artificial Intelligence Office ("AI Office") has launched a targeted consultation...

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and internal audit is no exception.

We are delighted to introduce the first edition of our 2025 newsletter, featuring a selection of timely and thought-provoking legal insights.