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MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia: Malta's Financial Compass Steering Innovation And Growth

Malta's financial services sector is thriving. Bolstered by the island's strategic Mediterranean location, its coveted EU membership, and an agile, well-regulated, and business-friendly environment, the industry has grown to the point that it accounts for more than 8% of the country's GDP.

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Finance Malta

New Deadline Looms After EBA Publishes New Opinion Following No-Action Letter

The EBA has issued a new opinion outlining the conditions under which NCAs are advised to allow CASPs to continue providing electronic money tokens (EMTs) that qualify as a payment...

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WH Partners

Malta's Notified PIFs: Europe's Family Office Solution

Malta's Notified Personal Investment Fund regime is quietly becoming the structure of choice for discerning family offices seeking European presence with operational flexibility and regulatory...

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

EBA Q&A Clarifies Strong Customer Authentication Requirements In Open Banking Solutions

The evolving landscape of online payments under the Payment Services Directive (2015/2366) ("PSD2") has consistently aimed to provide consumers with efficient, convenient and secure payment methods...

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA's Strengthened Sponsors' Regime Now In Force

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Grant Thornton Malta

Strengthening Malta-UK Business Ties At London's Mansion House

Worldwide Finance

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Finance Malta

Balancing Financial Inclusion And AML Compliance: The Right To A Basic Payment Account

Worldwide Finance

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Ganado Advocates

CEO Confidence In Revenue Outlook Hits Five‑year Low Globally; Malta CEOs Remain Upbeat Amid Steady Fiscal Outlook

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Finance Malta

Insight Newsletter- Issue 4 | 2025

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Finance Malta

ESMA Announces Common Supervisory Action For Investment Services

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GTG

Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase Publishes Annual CIO Insights Report

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Finance Malta

MFSA's Revised Sponsors Regime 2026: Strengthening Malta's Capital Markets Framework

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GTG

MFSA Issues Code Of Conduct For Directors & Decision Makers

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GTG

MFSA Launches Consultation On Framework For Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies

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GTG

Malta Announces Updated Social Security Contribution Rates For 2026

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

Company Formation In Malta 2026 (Video)

Malta Commercial

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Service Of Process, Default, And The Actio Manutentionis

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Taxation In Malta 2026 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

EU Regulation On Cash Payment Limits

European Union Government

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BDO Malta

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Strengthening Risk Management: MFSA's Expectations For CSPs

On the 25th of November 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a ‘Dear CEO letter' to communicate the results of a thematic review of the risk management function...

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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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Malta's Notified PIFs: Europe's Family Office Solution

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MFSA's Strengthened Sponsors' Regime Now In Force

With effect from 1 January 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) brought into force its strengthened Sponsors' Regime, representing a key milestone in the evolution of Malta's capital markets.

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Strengthening Malta-UK Business Ties At London's Mansion House

The enduring relationship between Malta and the United Kingdom continues to present significant opportunities for bilateral business engagement...

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Malta's Transposition Of The Consumer Credit Directive II: MFSA Revises Rulebook For Banks

The national legal framework applicable to banks and financial institutions offering consumer lending products, including personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards, is being revised as detailed by the MFSA...

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Why Malta Is Taking Off As Europe's New Aviation Powerhouse

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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New 15% Tax Rate For Highly Skilled Professionals In Finance And Gaming

From the 1st of January 2026, the Highly Skilled Individuals Rules have come in force, providing for the favourable tax treatment of highly skilled individuals.

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MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia: Malta's Financial Compass Steering Innovation And Growth

Malta's financial services sector is thriving. Bolstered by the island's strategic Mediterranean location, its coveted EU membership, and an agile, well-regulated, and business-friendly environment, the industry has grown to the point that it accounts for more than 8% of the country's GDP.

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The CP Legislative Updates Series – January 2026

Several important legislative changes were published over the course of January 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

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