Malta Opportunity: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
The Future of Maltese Banks is Here Talking of cryptocurrencies as an opportunity for the Maltese banking sector might sound outlandish, in the context of a highly-regulated banking industry in Malta. However if one follows the rapid developments in cryptocurrencies across the globe, it is clearly inevitable that many industries, including traditional banks, will have …
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The Cryptocurrency Race Is On! Comparing Leaders In DLT Regulation
It seems like cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are all anyone can talk about. Regulators have realised that disruptive technologies hold vast potential, but few have taken up the initiative to create a regulatory framework within which FinTech businesses can operate. Countries are classifying cryptocurrencies as assets, commodities and even as currencies – there is no …
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Proposed Regulatory Framework for Virtual Currencies and DLT
The Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, Hon. Silvio Schembri, unveiled a consultation document on the establishment of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority ("MDIA" or "Authority). The Maltese regulator is currently working on three draft bills that shall set out a regulatory framework for the certification of Distributed Ledger Technology Platforms, ICOs, Virtual Currencies, Virtual Currency …
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Malta opportunity: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
The future of Maltese banks is here Talking of cryptocurrencies as an opportunity for the Maltese banking sector might sound outlandish, in the context of a highly-regulated banking industry in Malta. However if one follows the rapid developments in cryptocurrencies across the globe, it is clearly inevitable that many industries, including traditional banks, will have …
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Blockchain Technology Opportunities for the Maltese Insurance Industry
Blockchain Technology presents a number of opportunities for various businesses, including insurance companies. There are various possibilities which Maltese insurance companies could explore, as we shall highlight below.
EU and Malta Securitisation Market
Following the US subprime crisis that began in 2007, the notion of securitisation has suffered from bad press that tainted its reputation. However, securitisation is still considered as an essential component to continued economic recovery and for well-functioning financial markets.
Crowdfunding – The Path towards a regulatory Framework
1. Recent developments in the market of Crowdfunding in Malta The importance and feasibility of crowdfunding platforms is increasing in stature and importance for current and future the entrepreneurs. Malta has recently acceded to the rising trend by creating its first crowdfunding platform, ZAAR, a reward-based crowdfunding platform who has recently been awarded with the …
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The ECB’s Fitness and Properness Test: The Assessment Process
In May 2017, the European Central Bank ("ECB") published a list of guidelines which gave a compressive overview of the practices and procedures applied by it when assessing the suitability of members of the management bodies of Significant Institutions ("SIs") as well as trying to harmonize national rules of all Member States in relation to …
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Malta: a new magnet for High Net Worth Individuals
Malta has hit headlines for its record economic performance during the last decade and has grown into a booming financial centre in the Euro-Mediterranean region. Sunseeker interviews prominent Maltese lawyer Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, managing partner of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, on the reasons for Malta's attractiveness to affluent international families.
Investing in Malta- A Property Almanac
Malta has long gained a reputation for a high standard of living with a Mediterranean flair. With the introduction of various programmes related to the attainment of citizenship or residency, many foreign investors have eyed the island as an ideal European solution for immigration purposes with vast potential for stable investment in real estate. In …