Banking & Fintech Newsletter – Issue No.14

The European Commission has published new delegated regulations amending the EU prospectus disclosure regime, introducing streamlined content requirements and standardized formats for various categories of prospectuses. These reforms, part of the broader EU Listing Act package, aim to reduce regulatory burdens for issuers while maintaining investor protection, with key changes including reduced historical financial information requirements and simplified disclosure obligations.

The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.

The latest article by Managing Partner Dr. Ann Fenech was published in the 2017 edition of Euromoney's Expert Guides – International Trade and Shipping. Article can be viewed by clicking here.

Financial Action Task Force assessors are in Malta to meet with government officials before deciding whether to take the island off its so-called grey list of untrustworthy jurisdictions.

Malta's aviation finance sector is poised for transformation with the introduction of a notification-based regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies. The Malta Financial Services Authority's proposed light-touch regime offers an alternative to traditional licensing for lessors with assets exceeding EUR 100 million, establishing new pathways for participation in international aviation finance while imposing specific eligibility criteria and ongoing compliance obligations.

Malta has established itself as a leading EU jurisdiction for financial services, thanks to its robust regulatory framework overseen by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

The beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta covers 316 square kilometers and has a population of fewer than 450,000.

Malta has emerged as a leading jurisdiction for Electronic Money Institutions and Payment Service Providers seeking EU market access. With a responsive regulator, efficient licensing timelines, full EU passporting rights...

On the 15th of June 2026, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1291 introducing a revised set of implementing technical standards under the Market Abuse Regulation...

WH Partners examines Malta's comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, detailing licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and the jurisdiction's alignment with EU MiCA regulations. The analysis covers critical operational considerations for businesses in the digital asset space, from AML/CFT requirements to emerging trends in tokenisation and decentralised finance.