On 24 March 2020, the MFSA issued a circular providing information to the general public on consumer protection measures being taken by the Authority in relation to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the shipping industry, an industry which was already facing challenges before...

The Malta Bankers' Association (MBA) is following developments in the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 and the significant impact it is having on various national economies

The EU Commission is proposing to defer certain deadlines under Mandatory Disclosure Rules and CRS and delay the entry of the VAT e-commerce package.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employees are carrying out their work remotely with the aim of effectively reducing the spread of the virus.

Merchant Shipping Notice 160 was issued by the Malta Flag Administration on 3 April 2020 and was addressed to Shipowners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners' Representatives, and...

The Government has introduced legislation which enforce the closing of law courts and the suspending of legal and judicial times. This also includes promises of sales.

According to the updated Revenue notice, tax deferred under the COVID-19 Tax Deferral scheme is to be settled by 31 October 2020.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ("EIOPA") has issued a statement on principles to mitigate the impact of Coronavirus/COVID-19 on the occupational pensions sector.

The EU Commission has approved aid by Malta to provide SMEs facing liquidity shortages due to COVID-19 with access to working capital.

The COVID-19 Temporary Support Measures Regulations, 2020 were published on 25 August 2020 in virtue of LN 345 of 2020, with with retrospective effect from 1 April 2020.

As the spread of COVID-19 continues to dominate, a revised wage supplement scheme was announced on the 5th January 2021 during a press conference addressed by the Minister for...

Economy Minister Silvio Schembri and Malta Enterprise CEO Kurt Farrugia have launched the Electricity Bill Refund Scheme for businesses and self-employed individuals.

As from midnight of Friday 11th September 2020, all Paris Airports and Marseille Airport will be included on the Amber List.

Mandatory conditions have been published by health authorities, specific to some of the establishments and cultural places that will reopen on 5 June. Ahead of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions...

Most people have returned to work to ensure their businesses are back on track, but COVID-19 still poses a health risk to employees and their families.

The Maltese, as well as foreign courts, convey the message that, with regards to health and safety, employers are to provide a high standard of care towards their employees.

On 14 May, the EU Commission approved Malta's Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme under the State aid Temporary Framework as extended to date.

Small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) may have received unprecedented levels of support and relief measures by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, as these are phased...

The Covid-19 pandemic is proving to be a very trying time for all. The MGA is taking heed of all relevant developments and is constantly proposing adequate and proportionate measures.