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AIFMD II: Preparing Strategically, Not Reactively

The AIFMD II reform (Directive (EU) 2024/927) brings significant updates to the AIFMD and UCITS Directive, strengthening the regulatory framework for AIFs and UCITS.

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

EBA Consults On Outsourcing Guidelines For Non-ICT Related Services

Financial entities have been increasingly using third-party service providers (TPSPs) for various reasons, however, this increases risk overall.

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GTG

MFSA Authorisation Process

On 22 July 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a letter addressed to advisors and representatives of applicants seeking authorisation

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BDO Malta

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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MK Fintech Partners

Navigating Malta's Financial Market Abuse Rules

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Grant Thornton Malta

Transforming Payments With The EUDI Wallet

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BDO Malta

Step-by-Step Guide To Establishing Your Forex Company In Malta

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Finance Malta

CCFS Collaborates With Fume To Launch Compliant Tokenised Fund Solutions In Malta

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Finance Malta

What Every Financial Services Business In Malta Needs To Know

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Grant Thornton Malta

EIB And Bank Of Valletta Join Forces To Support Maltese Medium-sized Companies With €60 Million In New Financing

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Finance Malta

MGA Publishes Capital Requirements Policy

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

ESAs Publish Guide On DORA Oversight Activities

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GTG

Rulebook Overhaul Seeks To Modernise Institutional Financial Securities Market And Admit Sukuk

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GTG

Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

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MK Fintech Partners

Tony Robbins vs YesChat.AI: A Legal Turning Point For AI And Digital Identity

Malta Technology

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GTG

Sotheby's International Realty Releases 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report Exploring Emerging Trends And The Most Significant Movements In The Global Real Estate Market

Malta Real Estate

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Malta Sotheby's International Realty

通过投资获得马耳他公民身份 (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

BDO Legal Guide To The New Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

Malta Sotheby's International Realty - Curators Of The Unique (Video)

Malta Real Estate

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Malta Sotheby's International Realty

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Carry Forward Losses And Advance Tax Clearance Regarding A Financing Activity

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Luxembourg EuVECA Managers And Luxembourg EuVECA Funds (European Venture Capital Funds)

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ELTIFs (European Long-Term Investment Funds) And Luxembourg ELTIF Structures

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A New Legal Landscape: A Close Look At Luxembourg's Arbitration Law Reform

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AIFMD II: Liquidity Management Tools – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Loan Origination – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Delegation – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Distribution And National Private Placement Regimes – Latest Developments

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AIFMD II: Depositaries – Latest Developments

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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

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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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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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MK Fintech Partners

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...

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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BDO Malta

MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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Finance Malta

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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Finance Malta

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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BDO Malta

MFSA Seeks Feedback On Self-Managed NPIF Expansion

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GVZH Advocates

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Debt Capital Markets

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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MK Fintech Partners

Shipping – Malta: The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

Malta's international maritime services industry is principally governed by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (the "Merchant Shipping Act")...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

EU Prospectus Reform And Liability

The European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") has published its final reports on the Prospectus Regulation (the "Regulation") and civil prospectus liability.

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GTG

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

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Finance Malta

Aligning Maltese Funds With EU Venture And Social Standards

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GTG

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

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BDO Malta

Salvage Claims And Debt Recovery: Legal Perspectives On Compensation Obligations

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Ganado Advocates

'Show Me The Money!': The Difficulty In Enforcing Payment In Aviation

Malta Transport

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GVZH Advocates

ESMA Market Report On EU Prospectuses 2024: The Maltese Landscape

Malta Commercial

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GTG

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

ESMA Sharpens MiCA Implementation: Staff Competence Standards And A Warning Shot To Malta

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).

Malta Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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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MK Fintech Partners

Clawback Provisions Under Maltese Law In The Scenario Of Mortgage Registration On A Maltese Flag Vessel

Malta is a globally recognised jurisdiction for ship registration, offering robust protections to financiers through its ship mortgage framework.

Malta Transport

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GTG

Shipping – Malta: The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Ship Mortgages In Malta: A Secure Framework For Maritime Financing

Malta Transport

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GTG

The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

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Ganado Advocates

Amendments To Malta's Maritime Laws & Regulations

Malta Transport

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Sentient International Limited

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Clarifying Lease Structures

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Chartering The Future

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Ganado Advocates

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Financial Services

ESMA Sharpens MiCA Implementation: Staff Competence Standards And A Warning Shot To Malta

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).

Malta Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AIFMD II: Preparing Strategically, Not Reactively

The AIFMD II reform (Directive (EU) 2024/927) brings significant updates to the AIFMD and UCITS Directive, strengthening the regulatory framework for AIFs and UCITS.

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

EBA Consults On Outsourcing Guidelines For Non-ICT Related Services

Financial entities have been increasingly using third-party service providers (TPSPs) for various reasons, however, this increases risk overall.

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GTG

MFSA Authorisation Process

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BDO Malta

Recent Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations: New Obligations On Private Trustees

Malta Commercial

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

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

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MK Fintech Partners

Navigating Malta's Financial Market Abuse Rules

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Grant Thornton Malta

Transforming Payments With The EUDI Wallet

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BDO Malta

Step-by-Step Guide To Establishing Your Forex Company In Malta

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Finance Malta

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Arthur Cox

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