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Our glamorous yearly Christmas event has turned into a virtual one this year. Less glamour but more safety, a most important aspect to value right now.

The global M&A market has entered a new era. Following a prolonged slowdown between 2022 and 2024, deal volumes and values began recovering steadily from mid-2025, and that momentum has continued into 2026.

cThe duties of directors are inherently complex. The complexity surrounding directors' can be attributed to three interconnected reasons. First, the duties of directors...

Following a consultation paper earlier this year, ESMA has on 23 September 2022 published its Final Report on Guidelines on Certain Aspects of the MiFID II Suitability Requirements (the "Guidelines").

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just published its Final Report on the Market Abuse Regulation Review Report.

Family businesses have long been the backbone of Malta's economy, with a number of them dating back generations. This tradition of entrepreneurship has not only contributed significantly to the country's...

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has issued updated Implementing Procedures Part I, introducing significant changes to beneficial ownership identification requirements and employee screening obligations. These amendments affect how subject persons must conduct due diligence on beneficial owners of trusts and legal arrangements, while also modifying the documentation requirements for employee vetting processes.

On the 15th of May, 2023, the MFSA published a circular informing the market of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)'s decision to postpone the amendment of the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF)...

Whether you are a listed or unlisted company, The MSE CSD can provide securities holders’ register administration services in a dematerialized environment.

A revised version of the shareholder registration online application has just been made available on the CFR (Commissioner for Revenue) website for online Income Tax Services.

The Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations (the "Regulations") introduced the obligation on all companies constituted under the Companies Act,

Recently, the Donations to Voluntary Organisations Rules, 2024 (the "Rules") were published by means of Legal Notice 86 of 2024. The ultimate aim of the Rules is to encourage .

The social, political and economic changes worldwide have raised new questions as well as expectations about governance and social responsibilities. Recent years have witnessed an escalating importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (‘CSR’), especially as concerns about climate change are becoming mainstream.

Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.

When a company enters court-supervised liquidation in Malta, all ongoing litigation involving that entity comes to an abrupt halt. Under the Companies Act, creditors and claimants must redirect their claims through...

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the true hallmark of success lies in the hands of dedicated employees.

Bank of Valletta has introduced a comprehensive range of Corporate Debit and Credit Cards, replacing the cards previously available to business customers.