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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

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

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

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

Every Home Is One Of A Kind - Discover Your 1 Of 1 (Video)

Malta Real Estate

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Malta Sotheby's International Realty

Using FIDIC Contracts In Malta: Key Benefits And Insights

Malta Real Estate

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Launches Merit-Based Citizenship Route For Global Innovators And Leaders

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

通过投资获得马耳他公民身份 (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

EU Commission Publishes Its General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code Of Practice

European Union Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Key Reporting Obligations For Financial Institutions In Malta

Deadline: Submit within 1 month from the accounting reference date. Contents: Includes audited financial statements, signed representation sheet, and auditor's management letter.

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

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

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has circulated a consultation document that proposes a comprehensive revision of the Capital Market Rules applicable to the Institutional Financial Securities Market ("IFSM").

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GTG

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

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

MFSA Publishes Observations Regarding Company Announcements Of Listed Companies

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Ganado Advocates

ECB Opens Payment Systems To Non-Bank Payment Service Providers

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

6.5 - Nikolai Lubrano Meets With Abigail Cutajar (Podcast)

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Ganado Advocates

Key Changes to Malta's Company Service Providers Act in 2025

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

MFSA Issues Key Updates To MiCA

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Papilio Services Limited

ESMA Peer Review Affirms Malta's Strong Standing In Crypto-asset Supervision

Malta Technology

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Circular Clarifies Reporting Obligations For Credit Purchasers

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GTG

FIAU Highlights The Importance Of Effective Corrective Actions In AML/CFT Enforcement

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Open Banking In Malta: Why Small Markets Can Lead Big Change

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Finance Malta

Key Insights On The MFSA's Circular To The Industry On The Authorisation Process For MiCA Applicants

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

MFSA Circular Clarifies Reporting Obligations For Credit Purchasers

On 8 July 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular outlining the notification requirements for credit purchasers under the Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers Act (the "Act").

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GTG

FIAU Highlights The Importance Of Effective Corrective Actions In AML/CFT Enforcement

In June 2025, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) released its latest Corrective Actions Paper, outlining its approach to restoring compliance across subject persons (SPs) following AML/CFT breaches.

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Open Banking In Malta: Why Small Markets Can Lead Big Change

Open Banking has reshaped the way we think about payments, data and trust — and Malta is an excellent example of how a smaller market can embrace these shifts and turn them into real opportunities.

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Finance Malta

Key Insights On The MFSA's Circular To The Industry On The Authorisation Process For MiCA Applicants

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has issued an important circular to provide extensive guidance on the licensing and authorisation process for crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs")...

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Capital Requirements Policy

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

Bov Launches Full Suite Of Corporate Visa Cards

Bank of Valletta has introduced a comprehensive range of Corporate Debit and Credit Cards, replacing the cards previously available to business customers.

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Finance Malta

Securisation Vehicles And The AIFMD – Malta's Clear Exemption Framework

Securitisation vehicles and collective investment scheme structures are both corporate set-ups which, while they are set-up with different goals, often have overlapping elements...

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GTG

MGA Issues New Capital Requirements Policy

The Malta Gaming Authority ("MGA") has published the Capital Requirements Policy ("Policy"). It shall be applicable to all Licensees and Licence Applicants and is meant to provide a foundation to financial soundness...

Malta Media & IT

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GTG

MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

On 2 July 2025, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued its Capital Requirements Policy, outlining financial obligations for licensees and applicants.

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GVZH Advocates

Can Blockchain Fix A Tiny Stock Market?

European Union Finance

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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

GVZH Newsletter Q2 June 2025

Malta Technology

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Post-MiCA: What's Next For Crypto Market Participants

Malta Technology

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA's Position Paper On Tokenising Collective Investment Scheme Units And The Role Of Fund Administrators In Tokenised Structures

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Finance Malta

MFSA Issues Position Paper On Tokenisation Of Fund Units

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MFSA Annual Report 2024: Strategic Direction And Sectoral Momentum

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BDO Malta

FIAU Highlights The Importance Of Effective Corrective Actions In AML/CFT Enforcement

Malta Compliance

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BDO Malta

MFSA Flags Weaknesses In MAR Compliance Across Investment Services Providers

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BDO Malta

Banking Veteran Mark Watkinson To Join Moneybase Board Of Directors

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Finance Malta

How Instant Payment Regulation Is Transforming The Payment Landscape For Merchants

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Finance Malta

4.8 – Conrad Portanier Meets Karol Gabarretta (Podcast)

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Ganado Advocates

Strengthening Oversight And Innovation In Malta's Insurance Sector: An Overview Of The MFSA 2024 Annual Report

Malta Insurance

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Ganado Advocates

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

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BDO Malta

MFSA Publishes Observations From Inspections With Investment Services Providers

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Ganado Advocates

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CSB Group

Central Bank Of Ireland Issues Modernised Consumer Protection Code 2025 (Video)

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Byrne Wallace

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A&O Shearman

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Arthur Cox

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