On November 7th, 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a Circular addressing the structure and composition of the Board of Directors of certain licensed entities (the "Circular").

On the 15th December 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published the Final Report comprising of guidelines on standard templates, forms and formats...

On 26 August 2020, the Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) published its 'Interpretative Note: Relevant Activity for Lawyers' (the Interpretative Note)...

Following the 2015 Budget presented by the Finance Minister during the end of 2014, a Bill has been issued which proposes a changed in the definition of the term ‘company’ for income tax purposes.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued three significant regulatory updates addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity threats, streamlined investment services requirements, and the modernisation of supervisory reporting through digital frameworks. These developments reflect a strategic shift toward enhanced operational resilience, proportionate regulation, and technology-driven compliance processes.

In today's episode, Dr Justine Scerri Herrera is joined by Michael Wood to discuss Crypto Venture Capital firms (VCs).

The Malta Transport Authority (MTA) has announced that the Commercial Yacht Code of 2010 has been amended after discussions with various stakeholders from the yachting industry took place.

On Wednesday 26th of June 2019, DF Advocates and the Malta Business Aviation Association teamed up to organise the first Business Aviation Networking Drinks in Malta at the Network Gastro Bar

Companies can integrate ESG goals into enterprise strategy in a multitude of ways that maximise shareholder value.

If you are a Category 1 (MiFID) or Category 2 (UCITS / AIFM) Investment Services Licence Holder, the Interim Financial Return for the 2nd Quarter is due to the MFSA by 31st July 2015.

On 5 August 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the ‘MFSA') introduced its Corporate Governance Code (the ‘Code') which applies to all authorised entities falling within the remit...

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.

The IASB and FASB met in April to discuss leasing. They reached a number of converged decisions.

In a Parliamentary Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs, Malta Chamber and SMEs' President Anton Borg announced that the Government is in favour of issuing a 90-day Visa valid for Libyan businessmen to travel to Malta in order to conduct business with Maltese entrepreneurs.

The amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act, which were brought into force by Act XI of 2014 on 25th April 2014, introduced the concept of family trusts in Article 43B of the said Act.

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’s corporate tax regime is designed to support international businesses, offering a compliant and flexible framework for companies operating across borders.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has drawn attention to ESMA's 2025 Corporate Reporting Enforcement and Regulatory Activities Report, which outlines key enforcement priorities for listed companies' financial reporting. The report identifies common areas of supervisory focus across EU and EEA jurisdictions, emphasizing consistent application of IFRS standards and enhanced corporate reporting quality in European capital markets.

Payment Institutions offering crypto-related services face a complex new regulatory landscape under MiCAR, requiring separate authorisation beyond their existing licences. The framework introduces substantial compliance obligations spanning conduct rules, disclosure requirements, and capital adequacy standards, while imposing multi-layered costs that can reach tens of thousands of euros annually. Understanding whether the commercial benefits justify these regulatory burdens has become a critical strategic q

When a company liquidation doesn't proceed as expected, creditors and contributories have legal recourse. Article 243 of Malta's Companies Act provides mechanisms to challenge a liquidator's conduct, ensuring accountability through court supervision and oversight by the Registrar of Companies.