ArticleCapital Markets: Updated ESMA Q&AsIn November 2020, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") conducted a series of updates to its Q&A documents.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawCamilleri Preziosi
ArticleContractual Confidence: Navigating The Waters Of Legally Binding AgreementsIn the current landscape of business dealings, individuals widely acknowledge that every transaction involves the establishment of a contractual relationship.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawCSB Group
ArticleESMA Guidelines On Disclosure Requirements Under The Prospectus RegulationThe European Securities and Markets Authorities (ESMA) has published its final guidelines on disclosure requirements under the Prospectus Regulation.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawGTG Legal
ArticleESMA Guidelines On The MiFID II Compliance Function RequirementsFollowing the public consultation launched in 2019 on draft guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID II compliance function requirements, on 5 June 2020 the European Securities and Markets....MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawCamilleri Preziosi
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ArticleESMA Market Report On EU Prospectuses 2024: The Maltese LandscapeThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published the 2024 edition of its Market Report on EU Prospectuses (‘the Report').MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawGTG Legal
ArticleFamily TrustsThe main Maltese legislation regulating trusts in Malta, namely the Trusts and Trustees Act, Chapter 331 of the Laws of Malta ('the Act')...MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleGANADO Advocates launches Project AnewThe firm will be providing free legal advice, for a period of time to be determined on a case by case basis, to those individuals who qualify for the scheme.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawGanado Advocates
ArticleMalta's Capital Markets May Finally See Real ChangeThe MFSA just put forward a proposal to make the free float rules for IPOs a bit more flexible, something that's been badly needed for a while now.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawGTG Legal
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ArticleMaltese Presidency Determined To Help Start-Ups Deliver Their Full Innovation And Job Creation PotentialCreating the right environment where start-ups and scale-ups can thrive and grow, and making the EU attractive to entrepreneurs...MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawFinance Malta
ArticleMICE In Gozo Scheme 2020 LaunchedOn 15 June, a new financial aid measures, the ‘MICE in Gozo Scheme 2020' has been launched by the Ministry for Gozo. MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawKPMG Malta
ArticleNeufund – Another Company In The Blockchain Sector To Open Offices In MaltaJust a few days after the biggest world companies in crypto exchange announced their decision to relocate to or open offices in Malta, German companies are now announcing their decision to also open offices in Malta.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawFinance Malta
ArticleNew Scheme For Start-Ups Launched At Government's First B2B ExpoMalta Enterprise offers a large number of grants and support catering from the ground up and to nurture it along the way with financial help and advice.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawFinance Malta
ArticleNew Start-Ups Scheme Launched At Government's First B2B ExpoMalta Enterprise offers a large number of grants and support catering from the ground up and to nurture it along the way with financial help and advice.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawFinance Malta
ArticlePrivate Trust Companies: Era Of Transparency For Maltese TrustsOn 11 July 2025, Legal Notice 133/2025 came into force, introducing important amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners).MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawPapilio Services Limited
ArticlePwC Malta's Academy Launches The Second Edition Of Its ESG ProgrammePwC Malta's Academy is launching the second edition of its Comprehensive Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Programme starting in May 2024.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawFinance Malta
ArticleRecent Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations: New Obligations On Private TrusteesOn the 11th of July 2025, the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the "Amendment Regulations") came into force transposing in part...MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawFenech & Fenech Advocates
ArticleRepeal Of Companies Act (Public Companies – Annual General Meetings) RegulationsThe Companies Act (Public Companies – Annual General Meetings) Regulations (the "Original Regulations") were promulgated during the COVID-19 pandemic to (1) extend the period for holding of annual general meetings...MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawGanado Advocates