The ‘Retirement Pensions (Cross-Border Activities and Cross-Border Transfers) Regulations (the "Regulations") came into force on 13th March 2020 by means of Legal Notice 48 of 2020.

The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) and the United Nations Pensions Programme (UNPP) in Malta are two distinct initiatives aimed at attracting foreign retirees to retire in Malta.

These include repurchase transactions, securities or commodities lending and securities or commodities borrowing, a buy-sell back transaction or sell-buy back transactions.

In an attempt to alleviate the adverse effects which COVID-19 is causing to the financial services industry, the MFSA announced, by means of the issuance of a circular, that it will be accepting delays by entities licensed by the MFSA in making the required reporting submissions/publications which fall due by March or April 2020.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ("EIOPA") has launched a three-month long public consultation regarding a draft supervisory statement on differential pricing practices.

The Council of the European Union has proposed to delay the final Solvency II deadline until January 1, 2014.

For many years, Malta has been and still is a prime destination for expats who want to retire.

When a couple chooses to reside together continually and habitually in a common home, they may opt to regulate their position...

Amid all the press and industry comment on the Overseas Transfer Charge, what has gone almost unnoticed is the implementation of the EU Council Directive regarding the mandatory automatic exchange...

By means of Legal Notice 111 of 2020 the Superintendent of Public Health has ordered individuals who specifically fall under the list of ‘vulnerable persons' "to remain segregated in their residence".

The Malta Budget 2026, presented on 27 October 2025, reaffirms the Government's focus on social equity, workforce retention, and skills development, signalling investment in both people and productivity.

S.L. 123.204 gradually exempts pension income over a five-year period starting in 2022. Legal Notice 356 of 2024 has revised thresholds applicable to exempt pension income earned on or after 1 January 2025 for 2025 and 2026.

By way of context, there is no single social security law applicable in all the EU Member States. The local rules on contributions, types of benefits and eligibility criteria to entitlements will vary from country to country.

The Malta Budget for 2022 focuses on a number of measures targeted at supporting economic growth in a post-pandemic environment, as well as environmental and sustainability measures.

The Budget for the 2026 legislature was presented to the Maltese Parliament on the 27th of October 2025, highlighting Malta's continued strong economic...

Below are the salient points of the Malta Budget for the year 2026 which was presented to the House of Representatives by the Hon. Clyde Caruana, Minister of Finance, on 27 October 2025.

The 2026 Malta Budget underscores the country's strong economic momentum and resilience amid global uncertainty. The GDP grew by 3.1% in the first half of 2025, the highest rate in the EU...

The integration of non-EU nationals who are long-term residents in the EU States is key to promoting economic and social cohesion in the EU. A non-EU national who has legally resided in an EU ...

CSB Group announces their presence at major industry events throughout 2026, including prestigious yachting festivals in Cannes and Monaco, gaming summits in Lisbon and Rome, and Malta's premier financial services conference. The firm also highlights recent regulatory updates affecting Malta's tax residence programs and ship registry authentication procedures.

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