ArticleNew Malta - Switzerland And Malta-Hong Kong DTAsA summary on the new Malta-Switzerland Double Taxation Agreement. MaltaTaxFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta Launches New Investment Fund StructureThe Malta Financial Services Authority [MFSA] announces the launch of a new framework applicable for notification of Alternative Investment Funds [the Notified AIFs] which will be promoted...MaltaFinance and BankingFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleAmendments To The Prevention Of Money Laundering And Funding Of Terrorism RegulationFollowing a series of constitutional cases involving the Financial Intelligence and Analysis Unit ("FIAU") whereby subject persons were alleging that the fines being imposed were disproportionate...MaltaGovernment, Public SectorFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleDefinite Employment Contracts And Recourse Before The Industrial TribunalWith the exception of fixed or definite term contracts, which have to date expired, workers who are wrongfully dismissed by their employer may now resort to the Tribunal.MaltaEmployment and HRFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta's Compliance Progress: OECD Report And Future StepsA recent report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has determined that Malta is largely compliant with the standards of transparency...MaltaComplianceFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleRestrictive Measures Concerning Syria And BelarusIn view of the situation in Syria and Belarus and in line with the latest restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union the Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a Merchant Shipping Notice, ...MaltaInternational LawFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta Flag Flies HighMalta has the sixth largest merchant ship register in the world, consolidating its position as the largest in Europe with a record performance in 2014.MaltaTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleFitch Affirms Malta At ‘A’ Rating; Outlook StableFitch Ratings has affirmed Malta’s Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘A’. The outlooks is stable.MaltaWealth ManagementFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta Flag – Commercial Yachts Manning GuidelinesThe Maltese Merchant Shipping Directorate (the "Directorate") has issued a Commercial Yachting Notice, to remind all the stakeholders that in accordance with Section 17...MaltaTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleReimbursement Of Trademark Fees For SMEsThe European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered to be crucial to the European economy. European UnionIntellectual PropertyFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMaltese Yacht CoCs Now Endorsed By UK And Cayman IslandsThe United Kingdom Administrations have announced they will now issue Flag State Endorsements (FSEs) for Maltese Yacht Certificates of Competence...GlobalTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta No Longer Classified As "Non-Compliant" According To The Latest MONEYVAL ReportMONEYVAL's Enhanced Follow-up Report on Malta has just been published. Following the request in 2019 for Malta to report to MONEYVAL under the enhanced follow-up procedure...MaltaComplianceFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleSatabank's €327,500 Fine Reduced To €68,000On the 25th May 2022, the Court of Appeal in its Inferior Jurisdiction, decided an appeal filed by the Competent Person appointed by the MFSA to represent Satabank plc in terms of Art 29(1)(b)...MaltaFinance and BankingFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal Sponsors French Artist’s First Exhibition in MaltaFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal is one of the lead sponsors of "French Touch", an exhibition of works by French artist Vèronique Volle due to be inaugurated at Palazzo de Piro in Mdina on Friday the 10th of May. MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal Sponsors French Artist’s First Exhibition in MaltaFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal is one of the lead sponsors of "French Touch", an exhibition of works by French artist Vèronique Volle due to be inaugurated at Palazzo de Piro in Mdina on Friday the 10th of May. MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta Elected To The Council Of The IMOFor the 13th consecutive term, Malta has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation, during its Assembly held earlier this Month.MaltaTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleMalta Launches Voluntary Safety Certification Scheme For Pleasure Yachts Under 24mTransport Malta has launched a voluntary safety certification scheme for pleasure yachts under 24 metres, establishing comprehensive guidelines covering vessel safety, operational standards, and pollution prevention.MaltaTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleNew Online Reporting Option For Marine Accidents And IncidentsIn compliance with the Merchant Shipping (Accident and Incident Safety Investigations) regulations of 2011, the Maltese maritime authorities have announced...MaltaTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleThe Malta Flag Demonstrates Strong Maritime Performance In 2023/2024Malta has once again demonstrated positive performance across all criteria assessed in the 2023/2024 Flag State Performance Table, as issued by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).MaltaTransportFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)