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The European Commission has introduced revised implementing technical standards for insider list formats under the Market Abuse Regulation, significantly reducing administrative burdens by removing several personal data fields and extending simplified formats to all issuers. These changes, which entered into force on 5 July 2026, require issuers to update their insider list templates while maintaining core compliance obligations for tracking individuals with access to inside information.

The European Commission hailed the implementation of the regulation as an essential step towards the completion of its initiative to establish a Capital Markets Union in the EU.

By virtue of the Regulations, the rights of persons entitled under the provisions of the Companies Act to file winding up applications (debenture holders, creditor/s), are being suspended, with effect from the 16th March 2020.

Family businesses, often spanning generations, possess a unique dynamic that necessitates special attention and care. Typically initiated by one generation and passed down through time...

The Board of Directors of APS Bank plc met on 27 July 2023 and approved the attached Condensed Interim Financial Statements, reviewed by Deloitte Audit Malta, for the period ended 30 June 2023.

12/11/2012 Circular addressed to the investment services industry regarding amendments to the Q&A on Recognised Incorporated Cell Companies.

The Court of Justice of the European Union examines whether notifying someone of their inclusion on an insider list, coupled with a trading prohibition, constitutes inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation. This landmark case explores the boundaries between procedural communications and legally significant disclosures that could impact investment decisions.

Consultation Paper on draft guidelines on complex debt instruments and structured deposits.

The manager's valuation obligations are probably one of the least understood and most problematic areas which managers have to grapple with as part of their daily operations.

Funding ventures and raising capital through online crowdfunding platforms is a trend which has not only become a customary form of finance, but has lastly been the crucial and accessible port of call for a myriad of startups.

Malta's Department of Contracts has issued Circular 07/2026, introducing foreign direct investment screening as a mandatory step in public procurement procedures involving critical activities and third-country investors. This development requires contracting authorities and economic operators to navigate new compliance obligations that bridge investment regulation and procurement law, potentially affecting contract award timelines and bidder eligibility assessments.

Businesses globally are acknowledging the fact that remote working has become rapidly mainstream. And with many companies reaping the fruits of increased productivity, talent retention and decreased...

Following a Court application filed by Skillpro Malta Ltd (the "Company"), on the 26th February 2025 the Civil Court Commercial Section (the "Court") acceded to the Company's request to enter the...

There is no quibbling when it comes to applying IP enforcement measures

The First Hall Civil Court presided over by Honourable Judge Toni Abela on the 15 March 2021, in the case Alexander Baldacchino vs. ACS Developments Ltd (C 11833) dealt with Articles 1233(1) and 1363 of the Civil Code ...

In December of last year, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ" or the "Court") ruled against Vodafone's standard charges levied on their customers for using certain payment instruments when paying...

The Malta Tax and Customs Administration's 2025 Annual Report reveals a strategic shift toward digital transformation and enhanced compliance enforcement, with particular implications for property transactions. As the MTCA intensifies its use of data analytics and artificial intelligence to identify potential tax risks, taxpayers are facing increased scrutiny, especially regarding property valuations and stamp duty assessments on immovable property transfers.