The financial services industry has been one of the main driving
forces behind Malta's economic success over the past 15 years
and it is without a doubt that Malta's European Union
membership has been a major role player within this success story.
Malta's full EU membership ensures that the island is
adequately equipped to provide a one-stop-shop service to any
reputable entity and/or person who wishes to establish presence in
Malta and/or passport in/out of the island (as the case may
be).
Malta now houses numerous businesses ranging from hedge funds to
insurance distributors, fund managers, credit institutions, forex
operators and investment services providers, amongst others. The
island's status as a Member State instils a sense of security
and ensures that the jurisdiction maintains high regulatory
standards, which in turn result in added value to Malta's
reputation as a European financial services hub. Furthermore, Malta
boasts low set-up and operational costs,
