As from the 1st of April 2020, the Merchant Shipping Directorate has granted an extension period of 3 months from the anniversary on which any payment...

Due to COVID19 a number of measures needed to be urgently addressed which incidentally affected the shipping industry.

Due to the ever intensifying Covid19 pandemic, the Ports and Yachting Directorate has issued additional precautionary measures applicable...

This mechanism to file STRs casts doubts on fulfilment of the obligation to do so "promptly" in line with the FATF Recommendations."

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malta Gaming Authority (‘MGA') has issued further communication to its licensees.

On the 26th March 2020 the Malta Gaming Authority ("The MGA") issued a circular to licensees regarding the submission of audited financial statements.

On the 21st of May the Merchant Shipping Directorate issued a technical notice to all ship owners, ship operators, managers, masters, owners' representatives and all recognised organisations...

The Maltese Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner ("IDPC") has issued a statement addressing the processing of personal data in the context of COVID-19.

The European Commission ("Commission") has formally rejected a draft Regulatory Technical Standard ("RTS") proposed by the European Supervisory Authorities ("ESAs") concerning the subcontracting of ICT.

As explored in a previous article regarding the European Commission's rejection of the draft Regulatory Technical Standards on ICT subcontracting under DORA (the "RTS")...

On the 14th of May 2025, the Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (‘FIAU') issued a guidance document, bearing code SA25-01, aiding compliance professionals identify indicators...

Malta has long been at the forefront of the global gaming industry, and in a recent episode of the SiGMA Podcast, Reuben Portanier, Advisory & Gaming Partner at GTG...

Following extensive consultations, a rejection, and amendments, the European Commission has finally published the long-awaited Regulatory Technical Standards ("RTS") on ICT...

In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its sixth update on the global implementation of AML/CFT standards for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers...

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ("EIOPA") has issued a statement on principles to mitigate the impact of Coronavirus/COVID-19 on the occupational pensions sector.

The Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) is the main piece of EU legislation in this area.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and the Central Bank of Malta (CBM) are conducting an implementation exercise to...

On Thursday, 2 July 2020 the FIAU published the second version of the Implementing Procedures Part II for the Remote Gaming Sector.

Malta has just marked another milestone in its journey toward responsible artificial intelligence governance. Following last year's amendments to the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) Act...

Effective June 1, 2025, the Malta Ship Registry will begin issuing electronic certificates for all Maltese-registered vessels, as outlined in Merchant Shipping Notice 193.