Malta: Wealth & Asset Management

Often the greatest challenge for individuals and families is not generating that wealth but managing its transition from one generation to the next. Ensuring that your children and possibly their children do not have financial worries (or less) and moving wealth from one generation to the next is often one of the greatest challenges, and preserving that wealth for future generations often requires a different strategy.

In an era of geopolitical volatility and regulatory change, internationally minded families are redefining wealth beyond tangible assets. The ability to choose where to live, work, and build a future has emerged as a strategic asset, with back-up residency increasingly viewed as the ultimate form of quiet luxury and a critical component of modern wealth preservation.

Family businesses face complex challenges when transferring wealth and control across generations. This analysis explores the intersection of legal structures and family dynamics that determine whether succession planning succeeds or fails, examining how trusts, foundations and governance frameworks can preserve business continuity while managing intergenerational relationships.

Explore a comprehensive collection of financial sector publications covering banking, capital markets, pensions, insurance, taxation, funds, asset management, and private wealth management. Access annual reports, benchmarking studies, and industry analyses from Malta's financial services sector spanning 2023-2026.

When French entrepreneur Thomas Durand set out to acquire a yacht for personal and family enjoyment, his initial focus was on selecting the perfect vessel

The Malta Golden Visa Programme, officially known as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), offers non-EU nationals and their families a pathway to permanent residence in Malta through property investment and government contributions. This comprehensive guide examines the eligibility criteria, investment requirements, application process, and the extensive benefits of obtaining permanent residence status in Malta, including the right to live, work, and travel freely within the Schengen Area.

Family offices require a stable and innovative environment that supports their unique needs and ambitions.

Expanding a business internationally presents valuable opportunities – but success depends on structure and foresight.

Malta's recent revamp of its Shariah-compliant investment funds framework is a strategic move to attract investors and asset managers from the Middle East and North Africa (‘MENA')...