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The Commission’s EU Public Procurement Act Proposal
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of EU public procurement rules through the EU Public Procurement Act, consolidating three existing directives into a single framework. This reform introduces the principle of "best quality for money," strengthens strategic procurement requirements including green and social considerations, and establishes new digital infrastructure for cross-border procurement data sharing.
European Union Government
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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Calling For An Open And Competitive European Crypto Market: WH Partners Responds To The MiCA Review
WH Partners presents its position on the European Commission's review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), advocating for proportionate rules that protect customers while enabling smaller firms to compete. The submission addresses critical questions around national supervision, stablecoin access, decentralized finance, and regulatory independence in Europe's evolving crypto market.
Malta Finance
WP
WH Partners
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Legal & Regulatory Updates - September 2026
This quarterly bulletin compiles significant legal, regulatory, and compliance developments across multiple Maltese regulatory authorities, including the MGA, MFSA, FIAU, MCCAA, FSSA, and IDPC. The updates span artificial intelligence governance in gaming, financial crime compliance strategies, data protection rulings, and anti-money laundering frameworks, providing organizations with essential insights to navigate Malta's evolving regulatory environment.
Malta Commercial
GA
GVZH Advocates
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2025 MTCA Annual Report – A Focus On Collection And Compliance And The Impact On Property Transactions
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration's 2025 Annual Report reveals a strategic shift toward digital transformation and enhanced compliance enforcement, with particular implications for property transactions. As the MTCA intensifies its use of data analytics and artificial intelligence to identify potential tax risks, taxpayers are facing increased scrutiny, especially regarding property valuations and stamp duty assessments on immovable property transfers.
Malta Tax
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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MFSA Circular On Commission Delegated Regulations | Implementing Amendments To The Market Abuse Regulation Under The EU Listing Act
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued new guidance on two Commission Delegated Regulations that significantly expand and refine the operational framework of the Market Abuse Regulation. These amendments introduce broader trading permissions for persons discharging managerial responsibilities, enhanced indicators for detecting market manipulation, and clearer protocols for disclosing inside information during protracted processes.
Malta Finance
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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Aircraft Financial Leasing In Malta: New Regulatory Developments And Upcoming Industry Discussion
Malta's aviation finance sector is poised for transformation with the introduction of a notification-based regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies. The Malta Financial Services Authority's proposed light-touch regime offers an alternative to traditional licensing for lessors with assets exceeding EUR 100 million, establishing new pathways for participation in international aviation finance while imposing specific eligibility criteria and ongoing compliance obligations.
Malta Finance
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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EU Commission Classifies ChatGPT As A Search Engine: A Brief Look At What This Means
The European Commission has designated OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, while Roblox and Reddit have been classified as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. These designations mark a significant development in EU digital regulation, particularly for AI systems, as all three services must now comply with stringent requirements including risk assessments, content moderation, and independent audits within four months.
European Union Media & IT
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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Crypto-Assets, Financial Institutions, Fintech, Investment Services, And Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars Overview
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued three significant regulatory updates addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity threats, streamlined investment services requirements, and the modernisation of supervisory reporting through digital frameworks. These developments reflect a strategic shift toward enhanced operational resilience, proportionate regulation, and technology-driven compliance processes.
Malta Technology
MF
MK Fintech Partners
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Publication Of Commission Delegated Regulation Implementing Key Prospectus Reforms Under The EU Listing Act
The European Commission has published new delegated regulations amending the EU prospectus disclosure regime, introducing streamlined content requirements and standardized formats for various categories of prospectuses. These reforms, part of the broader EU Listing Act package, aim to reduce regulatory burdens for issuers while maintaining investor protection, with key changes including reduced historical financial information requirements and simplified disclosure obligations.
European Union Finance
GA
Ganado Advocates
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What Malta's New Sanctions Compliance Requirements Mean For Businesses
Malta's Sanctions Monitoring Board has issued new guidance on Article 32 of the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, fundamentally transforming how organisations must approach sanctions compliance. The framework shifts expectations from basic screening exercises to comprehensive, risk-based compliance programmes encompassing governance, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring across a wide range of sectors including financial services, gaming, real estate, and professional services.
Malta Commercial
GT
Grant Thornton Malta
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MFSA Supervisory Strategy Success Reflected In Academic Paper
Malta's Financial Services Authority has dramatically expanded its supervisory capabilities, growing its workforce by 160% and increasing supervisory engagements by 350%. An academic paper examines how the regulator's innovative outcomes-based approach, particularly through 'Dear CEO' letters and structured industry outreach, achieves market-wide behavioral change without resource-intensive individual inspections of every licensed entity.
Malta Government
FM
Finance Malta
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Sanctions Monitoring Board Issues Guidance Document On Sanctions Compliance Requirements
Malta's Sanctions Monitoring Board has issued comprehensive compliance guidelines establishing a legally binding framework for sanctions implementation. The new requirements mandate enterprise-wide risk assessments, enhanced customer due diligence extending beyond traditional beneficial ownership analysis, and robust screening protocols to identify and prevent sanctions breaches.
Malta Commercial
GA
Ganado Advocates
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