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Welcome to the third edition of our 2025 Legal & Regulatory Updates, where we bring you the latest developments designed to keep you informed and ahead in a fast-evolving landscape. In this issue, we cover...

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Welcome to the third edition of our 2025 Legal & Regulatory Updates, where we bring you the latest developments designed to keep you informed and ahead in a fast-evolving landscape. In this issue, we cover:

The EU Pay Transparency Directive and Its Implementation in Malta
Securing a Security – Latest Amendments to the Companies Act on Share Pledges
The Need for a Disciplinary Policy "in Black and White"
The Role of FRIA in Responsible AI

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