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Corporate governance may be broadly defined as the system of rules, practices and processes which determine the manner in which a company is directed or controlled.

The consultation procedure in relation to the proposed Conduct of Business Rulebook will take place over two phases.

Dr Matthew Bianchi of FinanceMalta considers the implications of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic on the jurisdiction.

The MFSA has just published a consultation document in relation to new proposed Insurance Rules that will implement audit committee requirements.

Malta is the smallest member state in the European Union and yet it's the only member state which has protected cell company legislation. Despite its geographical limitations...

Exchange Re, a platform for collateralised reinsurance or cell-based ILS transactions and the first to be launched in Malta, has now received official approval to begin business by the MFSA.

In the case of Joseph Psaila vs Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd decided on the 26th of March 2026, the Court of Appeal confirmed that insurers may, at their own discretion, decide which risks and clients they wish to accept.

As the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (the "DORA Regulation") and Directive (EU) 2022/2556 (the "DORA Amending Directive") is drawing closer (17th January, 2025)...

On 12 October 2023, the European Court of Justice (the "ECJ") responded to a request for preliminary ruling from the Belgian Court of Cassation (the "Referring Court").

This newly created role supports a deeper focus on business operations and a broader commitment towards BDO's people, clients, and society.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued feedback following its assessment of how insurance undertakings approached the implementation of IFRS 17.

On the 22 February 2023, the MFSA issued a consultation document along with draft legislation aimed at introducing new and enhanced rules on the exchange of confidential information...

The insurance industry could tap a €2 million training fund launched by the government to train sector employees.

On 19 May 2022, in the case of Cedric Anakha De Kok vs. the Netherlands, the European Court of Human Rights (‘‘ECHR'') held that the obligation to purchase mandatory basic health insurance...

MFSA circular to the Market relating to the assessment required prior to proposing Individuals for Approved Positions

The twelfth issue of the insurance newsletter is now available.

On 30th August 2024, Legal Notice 201 of 2024, (The Companies Act (Cell Companies Carrying On Business Of Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024) (the "PCC Amendment Regulations") was published in the Malta Government...