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Mr Liao Wang is a successful Chinese businessman who lives in Beijing with his wife. At 55, family remains central to his life. Their two children study in Europe, one in Amsterdam and the other in Madrid, and the couple visits them every six to eight weeks. Since both children have finished school and have continued their studies abroad, the Wangs are considering a move of residence.

Corporate governance in Malta, just like in other larger jurisdictions, has become a common theme of conversation due to the heightened importance it deserves in today's business world.

Legal notice 288 of 2020, issued on the 10th of July 2020, entitled Companies Act (Public Companies-Annual General Meetings) Regulations, 2020...

On 14th December 2023, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit ("FIAU") published the results of a thematic review carried out during the first quarter of 2023 on Corporate Service Providers ("CSPs")...

As the culture of appointing non-executive Directors and independent directors to the Boards of Maltese companies increases, regular discussions on how the law regulates their position and role become ever more relevant.

I write with reference to the recent interview given by the Hon. Minister for Justice Owen Bonnici carried on The Business Observer on the 14 January, 2016 in relation to the Ministry's initiatives to speed up commercial cases.

One would reasonably argue that shareholders in the same company pull the same rope, in the same direction; this on the premise that it is in their sole interest to ensure that the company operates efficiently, effectively and in harmony with the objectives of those who drive it financially, hence the concept of majority rule.

The Malta Business Registry (MBR) has issued its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, which provide a thorough overview...

The Maltese government issued Legal Notice 133 of 2025 to bring the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 into force on 11 July, which expand the scope of beneficial ownership reporting and tighten compliance requirements for trustees.

Yesterday the Malta Business Registry issued a guidance document to provide information and guidance in relation to the Register of Beneficial Owners of Commercial Partnerships in terms...

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Malta are currently experiencing notable growth, marked by significant transactions that are reshaping the business landscape.

As a response to various regulatory developments in recent years, and in order to protect licence holders, the market and ultimately, stakeholders and customers, the Malta Financial Services Authority has issued the Shareholding Policy.

On 18th May 2021 the MFSA ("Authority") published a Feedback Statement following a Consultation which pondered the need to revisit the Corporate Governance Framework. After receiving responses from a ...

On 13th May 2020, the "Companies Act (Amendment) Bill" (the "Bill") was tabled by the Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses ("the Minister") to amend the Companies Act (the "Act")...

5,019 new companies were registered in the Registry of Companies in 2014. This represents an increase of 10.8 per cent over the previous year.

The Companies Act (Shipping and Aviation Cell Companies) Regulations were issued by the Minister for Economy, Investment and Small Businesses on 16th June 2020.

PwC has developed a new ESG learning journey, the first of its kind on the local market, which offers a comprehensive programme for professionals to upskill