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The European Securities and Markets Authority has endorsed proposed amendments to regulatory technical standards that will significantly streamline reporting requirements for share buy-back programmes under the Market Abuse Regulation. These changes will allow Maltese issuers to report transactions on an aggregate basis only, eliminating the need for individual transaction reporting to both competent authorities and the public. The amendments represent a substantial reduction in regulatory burden and will r

The Institute of Financial Service Practitioners has established a new chapter dedicated to guiding directors through the evolving landscape of fiduciary duty. Under the leadership of chair Etienne Borg Cardona, this initiative addresses the mounting challenges directors face amid regulatory changes, technological advancement, and shifting governance expectations.

Malta's financial services sector faces a critical juncture as recent amendments to the Arbiter for Financial Services Act expand consumer eligibility in ways that may fundamentally alter dispute resolution. The 2025 amendments introduce ambiguous criteria for determining who qualifies as an eligible customer, potentially creating legal uncertainty for financial services providers operating in Malta's competitive European hub.

At the initial stages of establishing a personal investment company, a.k.a. personal portfolio company, or a holding company to hold a portfolio of investments, the majority of the discussion will likely focus on the legal structure and taxation within the structure and on the assets placed within the personal investment company.

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.