On 14 September 2023, the European Commission launched a public consultation as well as a targeted consultation to seek feedback on the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation...

The Malta Financial Services Authority has published a circular with some updates on the procedures to be followed when seeking approval for admissibility to listing on a regulated market, and for prospectus approvals (the "Circular").

On November 7th, 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a Circular addressing the structure and composition of the Board of Directors of certain licensed entities (the "Circular").

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has kept the momentum going ahead of the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Asses Regulation ("MiCA").

Following an extensive consultation period commencing in December 2022 the MFSA announced the launch of the Notified Professional Investor Fund ("Notified PIF") regime.

On the 12 March 2021, the MFSA issued a circular confirming that it would not be availing itself of the option afforded to it under Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088..

In terms of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), issuers may acquire their own shares without any concern of engaging in insider dealing and/or market manipulation, provided that they follow the requirements set out in article 5.

The Legal Notice, apart from other amendments, includes updates relevant to the blockchain sphere.

Bill 70 of 2018 entitled the "Malta Free Zones Act, 2018″ was published on the 16th November 2018

In a judgement that was decided on 30th March 2023, the Maltese Constitutional Court declared that administrative fines issued by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit ("FIAU")...

This decision of the Scottish Court, in turn, necessitated the conversion of the Maltese proceedings into secondary proceedings within the framework of the Regulation.

The FIAU has issued a press release informing subject persons on their obligations to file the REQs for 2021.

Following the positive feedback received on the proposed introduction of a new legislative framework regulating Initial Coin Offerings ('ICOs') and the provision of certain services in relation to virtual currencies...

Earlier this week, the Maltese Government published the three bills which shall implement a framework for Distributed Ledger Technology.

The payment of social security is an area that is still unfortunately not given the importance it deserves when it comes to crew members working on board yachts.

For the convenience of owners, managers, and operators of Maltese vessels, the Malta Flag Administration has published consolidated versions of all its Merchant Shipping Notices and Technical Notices.

The Malta Government remains committed to defending Malta's yacht leasing rules on the basis of existing EU legislation, and the yachting industry is liaising with the Malta Government...

During the 79th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) amended Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)...

The Maltese Flag registry continues to retain its status as one of the largest flags in Europe and the sixth largest maritime flag in the world.

The imposition of new environmental obligations on Maltese ships, shipowners, and ship operators was perceived as a double-edged sword for its affected subjects.