The Commission has a mandate to carry out an autonomous assessment and identify the high-risk third countries under the Fourth and Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directives so as to safeguard the EU financial system ...

On 4th February, the Malta Financial Services Authority issued a document outlining its strategic approach towards AML and CFT supervision ...

Brandon Galea speaks about the importance of an independent AML audit and why it is a critical component of an effective AML compliance program.

The Department of Justice said Robert Faiella, known as BTCKing, and Charlie Shrem from BitInstant.com have both been charged with money laundering.

The European Commission released today the e-Government Benchmark Report 2014 that measures the delivery and performance of services in 33 countries.

Compromise text for the proposed Regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing ("AMLR").

Initially issued in September 2023, the tender was cancelled by the Local Council without explanation, despite the Evaluation Committee having identified a preferred, technically compliant bidder.

The AMLR shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply for 3 years...

On 18 September 2020 the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (the "FIAU") published a revised version of the Implementing Procedures...

Philip Mifsud and Chris Grech from Ganado Advocates have authored the Malta chapter of the Foreign Direct Investment Guide published by Concurrences. The chapter provides comprehensive analysis of Malta's FDI screening regime, covering legal frameworks, notification requirements, review processes, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms for qualifying investments.

Recent years have been characterised by a series of money laundering scandals.

Tax and Regulated Industries, Dr Franklin Cachia as he explains the fundamentals in implementing an effective AML/CFT Compliance Program.

Over the last few days Identita' has announced an increase in fee when third country nationals apply for a work permit.

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has issued the Implementing Procedures – Part II addressed to accountants and auditors. Drafted in conjunction...

As the Lex Mundi member firm for Malta, Ganado Advocates prepared the Malta chapter in Lex Mundi's global foreign investment restrictions guide.

On the 24th of October, the FIAU hosted an AML/CFT conference for the investment services sector. Senior Associate Mario Zerafa participated in a panel discussion...

The COVID-19 pandemic generated new threats and vulnerabilities to the AML/CFT system. Supervisors have faced new challenges, mainly related to the proper assessment of emerging risks...

As in previous years, Mamo TCV has been featured in the Global Legal Group's International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Procurement.

Clement Mifsud-Bonnici has published a country report on 2019's second issue of the European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review.

Law firm Partner, Dr Manfred Galdes, has been invited to participate in a podcast hosted by SiGMA World, on the development of Anti-Money Laundering policies in Malta.