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ARTICLE · 18 SEPTEMBER 2024

How And Why Investment Funds In Malta?

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Malta has established itself as a leading hub for the establishment and management of investment funds, owing to its robust regulatory framework, competitive tax environment...

MaltaFinance and Banking
Dr. iur. Alexander Schiemenz
Dr. iur. Alexander Schiemenz
Tatiana Zakharova
Tatiana Zakharova

Malta has established itself as a leading hub for the establishment and management of investment funds, owing to its robust regulatory framework, competitive tax environment, and strategic position within the European Union. As an EU member state, Malta offers fund managers seamless access to the European market, benefiting from its harmonized regulatory environment that ensures legal certainty and operational efficiency. The country's financial services sector has been growing steadily, with a significant rise in the number of funds and assets under management.

By June 2022, Malta had 483 licensed investment funds with a combined net asset value (NAV) of €21.2 billion, of which Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) account for the largest share at 70.5%. With the introduction of Notified Alternative Investment Funds (NAIFs) allowing for a faster process of setting up investment funds, the figure continues to grow.

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