Summer in Malta is often dictated by sweltering heat and dry spells, making mundane activities more challenging to pursue. Naturally, this does not exclude the additional challenges faced by employees...

Act XIV of 2025 (the "Act"), published in the Government Gazette on 6th June, is set to come into force on 6th August 2025, two months from its date of publication.

On 12 April 2021, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular to collective investment schemes (locally licensed or notified) the requirement for all collective investment schemes to submit a new fund return...

The European Union has taken a major step towards strengthening its rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

A few weeks ago, the European Commission published a notice setting out tools and guidance on fighting collusion in public procurement (the "Notice"). Collusion is addressed both in the Treaty on the...

Global financial markets have continued to sell off in recent days as fears surrounding COVID-19 continue to mount.

On 23rd June 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") published a circular addressed to issuers whose financial instruments are admitted to trading on a trading venue, or for which a request for admission to...

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has today issued a consultation document entitled "Guidance on Technology Arrangements, ICT and Security Risk Management...

On Wednesday 13 March 2024, MEPs of the European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the EU's Artificial Intelligence Regulation.

On the 15th of May, 2023, the MFSA published a circular informing the market of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)'s decision to postpone the amendment of the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF)...

Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.

On 3 March 2026, Bill No. 166 — An Act to further amend the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 452) — was published in the Government Gazette.

Legal Notice 102 of 2026 was published earlier this week and will come into force within 2 months of its publication.

On 27th March 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") published its Final Report on the Guidelines on Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ("MIFID II") product governance requirements.

On 11 April 2023, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (the "FIAU") published a comprehensive guidance note on the transaction monitoring obligations of subject persons...

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit in Malta (the "FIAU"), via its supervisory section, monitors anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT") compliance...

Recent Guidelines issued by the EDPB hold that merely restating the provisions of Art. 28 GDPR within a Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") will no longer suffice insofar as compliance with the GDPR is concerned.

On 21 May 2025, the European Commission unveiled the long-awaited fourth Simplification Omnibus package, signalling a major shift in compliance requirements under the GDPR. A key highlight is the newly introduced...

Malta has established itself as one of the world's premier yachting jurisdictions, with over 1,000 superyachts registered under its flag. What makes Malta's combination of EU compliance, competitive VAT rates, and flexible registration pathways so attractive to yacht owners and operators seeking a strategic Mediterranean base?

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