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On the 12th of May 2020, Legal Notice 192 of 2020 titled Companies Act (Company Reconstructions Fund) Regulations, 2020 (the "Regulations") was published.

The MFSA has provided an informational update as a result of the COVID-19 which may affect consumers of insurance products.

Following the global spread of COVID-19 public health concerns are having direct and significant impacts in the general economy.

On the 18th of March 2020, the Government announced measures to assist employers in these anomalous times. Following agreement made with unions and employers...

Covid-19 presents one of the largest threats to our society and our economy in our lifetime, a threat no business operating in Malta will have planned for.

New Guidelines have been introduced further clarifying which persons are not entitled to benefit under the tax deferral scheme, whilst also clarifying ...

Indirect tax has proved to be a major tool used by governments worldwide to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on businesses and consumers alike.

The MFSA Circular on Regulation (EU) No 2015/2365 ("SFTR") on Securities Financing Transactions issued on the 27 March 2020 is addressed to all market participants...

a result of the current crisis in which we find ourselves, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a notice on 13th March 2020,...

Solvency of companies has been severely impacted over recent months.

In a recent communication to the market, the MFSA noted that although the prices of securities trading on the MSE have fallen, the MSE has, by and large, continued to operate in an orderly fashion.

On the 28th July 2020 the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular in order to adopt the recommendation of the European Systemic Risk Board ("ESRB")

The EU Commission has extended the State Aid Temporary Framework to enable acceleration of R&D, testing and production of COVID-19 relevant products.

On 7th May 2020, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (the "FIAU") issued a guidance note, titled ‘COVID-19: Remaining Vigilant against a Changing Criminal Landscape', which is published on its website...

The Government of Malta has announced a Tax Deferral Scheme intended to aid businesses that are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

As the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) starts being felt, with companies experiencing financial difficulties, new regulations establishing a fund designated as,...

On March 13, 2020, the Malta Financial Services Authority, indicating that it is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on Investors, Investment Firms, Custodians, Fund Managers and Collective Investment Schemes.