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ESMA Final Report On The Extension Of The Use Of The Alleviated Format Of Insider Lists

On 21 October 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Final Report on the draft Implementing Technical Standards (the "Draft ITS") proposing to extend the use...

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Issues Consultation Document On The Transposition And Implementation AIFMD II And UCITS VI

Member States are required to transpose the Directive by 16 April 2026, except for certain reporting-related provisions that have a later application date of 16 April 2027.

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GVZH Advocates

Commission Launches Dual Initiative To Boost EU Retail Investment And Financial Literacy

On 30 September 2025, the European Commission announced two complementary initiatives designed to advance the Savings and Investments Union ("SIU")...

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

BOV Club Empowers Students With Money Smart Solutions At Freshers' Week

Bank of Valletta (BOV) is hitting the ground running this Freshers' Week, meeting thousands of students across Malta and Gozo and showing why it's the Bank of choice for young people.

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Finance Malta

Malta Strengthens Family Office And Treasury Operations Framework

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Grant Thornton Malta

Banking Risk Expert Ranjit Gokarn To Join Moneybase Board Of Directors

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Finance Malta

MFSA Circular On Share Buy-backs – Pre-launch Meetings

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Ganado Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – September 2025

European Union Finance

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

What Malta's New MiFID II Passporting Guidelines Mean For Investors

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BDO Malta

Amendments To The Instant Payments Regulation Regarding VoPs

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BDO Malta

Not Just A Box-Ticking Exercise: MFSA Pushes Firms On Digital Resilience

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WH Partners

A Payment Service User's Duty To Act "Without Delay" On Unauthorised Payments

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Ganado Advocates

Adapting To A Changing Property Market: What Sellers In Malta Need To Know

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Finance Malta

MFSA's ESAP And Takeover Bid Changes Redefine Compliance For Issuers

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GTG

The Supporting Team Behind Malta's Trusted Corporate Services Provider (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

10.6 – Luke Hili Meets Olivier Bernard (Podcast)

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Ganado Advocates

Recent European Court Judgements

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BDO Malta

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

10.7 – André Zerafa Meets Catherine Calleja (Podcast)

Malta Insurance

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MGA Publishes Capital Requirements Policy

On 2nd July 2025, the Malta Gaming Authority ("MGA") published its Capital Requirements Policy (the "Policy"), which introduces new financial obligations for licensed entities.

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Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

The financial regulatory landscape in the European Union is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of EMIR 3, which took effect on 24 December 2024.

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Capital Requirements Policy

The Capital Requirements Policy (hereinafter the ‘Policy') serves as a foundation for the financial soundness of legal entities holding a licence issued by the Malta Gaming Authority...

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MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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MFSA Seeks Feedback On Self-Managed NPIF Expansion

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The CP Legislative Updates Series – September 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of September 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

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MFSA Strategic Update 2025

The launch of the Strategic Statement (2023-2025) has reaffirmed the continued commitment of the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA' or ‘the Authority')...

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Overview Of The Updated Application And Supervisory Fees In Financial Market, Investment Services, Insurance And More!

The 2024 overhaul of Malta's financial regulations marks a transformative moment for the country's investment, insurance, and financial markets.

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EBA Clarifies PSD2–MiCA Interplay For EMTs With No Action Letter

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Aligning Maltese Funds With EU Venture And Social Standards

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New FIAU Guidance On Red Flags In Financial And Non-Financial Information

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Salvage Claims And Debt Recovery: Legal Perspectives On Compensation Obligations

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Malta has reshaped its aviation identity over the past 15 years. From solid legal reforms to tax optimisation and strategic clustering, it's now seen as one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for aircraft registration, leasing and aviation services.

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued two decisive reports in July 2025, to reinforce the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

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The 2024 overhaul of Malta's financial regulations marks a transformative moment for the country's investment, insurance, and financial markets.

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Amendments To Malta's Maritime Laws & Regulations

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A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Clarifying Lease Structures

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ESMA Final Report On The Extension Of The Use Of The Alleviated Format Of Insider Lists

On 21 October 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Final Report on the draft Implementing Technical Standards (the "Draft ITS") proposing to extend the use...

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Ganado Advocates

New Preferential Tax Regime For Senior Employees In Family Offices And Treasury Operations

By virtue of Legal Notice 250 of 2025, published on 17 October 2025, the Minister responsible for finance has introduced the Senior Employees of Family Offices...

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CSB Group

Malta Strengthens Its Position As A Hub For Family Offices And Private Wealth Management With The Introduction Of Fiscal Incentives

Malta continues to strengthen its position as a destination for family offices and private wealth management with the introduction of fiscal incentives through Legal Notice 250 of 2025...

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MFSA Issues Consultation Document On The Transposition And Implementation AIFMD II And UCITS VI

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BOV Club Empowers Students With Money Smart Solutions At Freshers' Week

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