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The IFRD Package came into force on the 26th June 2021 and introduced a number of significant changes to the prudential that governs MiFID Investment Firms.

The 2008 financial crisis revealed vulnerabilities in the regulation and supervision of the banking system at both a global and a European level, leading to the review of the capital adequacy standards...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have launched a consultation to review

The Bank for International Settlements triennial FX survey, published in early September of 2010, revealed that the currency markets, already the largest traded market in the world, had risen to record levels.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') has, on the 18 September 2023, issued a draft version of the updated Chapter 3 of the Virtual Financial Assets Rulebook for consultation (the ‘Consultation Document').

"Overseas, we are seeing a market gradually developing for so-called ‘senior nonpreferred debt'."

On the 2 July 2021, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") issued a notice aimed particularly at those CSPs registered before the amendments were introduced by Act L of 2020...

On 2 July 2025, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued its Capital Requirements Policy, outlining financial obligations for licensees and applicants.

The redomiciliation of a foundation does usually not constitute a deemed liquidation when emigrating.

On the 25th of November 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a ‘Dear CEO letter' to communicate the results of a thematic review of the risk management function...

Maltese law historically offered no dedicated corporate vehicle for these young individuals. Under the pre-existing framework, 16- and 17-year-olds remained under parental authority for business matters.

Trading in binary options is considered to be a high risk practice and therefore the MFSA has issued a circular setting out additional conditions in this regard...

We are now into the second quarter of 2013 and the pace of new regulatory developments continues relentlessly.

Compliance with Solvency II, a crucial step for Malta's insurance community to maintain growth, has been tackled extensively by the Malta Risk & Insurance Report 2015.

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...

The European banking sector is increasingly turning its attention to simplification, driven by the need to reduce unnecessary regulatory complexity, improve supervisory efficiency and strengthen the competitiveness of EU banks. This article examines the European debate on simplification and proportionality and how a streamlined framework reduces unnecessary complexity while preserving financial stability.

The evolving regulatory landscape for credit institutions may lead to an increased challenge to keep up with such changes and ensuring compliance in view of uncertainty arising from new regulations.