Binance, the world's largest crypto currency exchange by volume traded, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MSX plc ...

In December 2021, the European Maritime Safety Agency carried out a detailed assessment of the training and certification system in place in the Philippines for seafarers...

In addition to the previous measures implemented by the Merchant Shipping Directorate (Directorate), which were introduced to combat the negative effects that the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has already had on the shipping industry.

On Wednesday 26th of June 2019, DF Advocates and the Malta Business Aviation Association teamed up to organise the first Business Aviation Networking Drinks in Malta at the Network Gastro Bar

On the 24th December 2020, just before the lapse of the transition period, the UK and EU successfully reached a trade deal...

The SFDR requires financial market participants and financial advisers to make pre-contractual disclosures to investors on how they integrate ESG factors in their risk and decision-making processes.

ESMA has issued an opinion on the national product intervention measures implemented by the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA"), stating that the national measures are justified and proportionate.

Following the implementation of ESMA's first product intervention measures in March 2018, the European Commission has requested ESMA to report on the practical effects of the measures taken.

On the 6th of October, the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') gave an overview of the anticipated impact of the provisional agreement reached by the Council presidency and the European Parliament on the MiCA proposal.

Last Friday, the High Court in London ruled that the luxury vehicle manufacturer Bentley Motors has infringed the trademark ...

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has imposed a €2.34 million financial penalty to Blackrock Media Limited for operating a gaming service without the necessary authorisation. Silvio Schembri,

The MFSA has issued a consultation paper in order to present to the industry a draft legal notice setting out further regulations to complement proposed rules in a previously issued consultation

The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') has published a set of draft Investment Services Rules and draft amendments to existing rulebooks for the proposed framework...

On the 15th December 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published the Final Report comprising of guidelines on standard templates, forms and formats...

On the 10th November 2020, the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') announced that it has restructured its Loan Funds Regime.

The Avoidance of Damage to Third Party Property Regulations, 2019 (the "Regulations") enacted by means of Legal Notice 136 of 2019 have brought about significant changes in the construction industry

In terms of Legal Notice 231 of 2023, which amended the Eighth Schedule of the Maltese VAT Act (Cap 406 of the Laws of Malta), a reduced VAT rate...

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority ('MDIA') has issued a consultation document, aimed at providing guidelines to prospective System Auditors.

Following last week's publication of the DLT framework bills, this week brings further positive news to Malta's thriving blockchain atmosphere, with an announcement from Bitbay of their intent to relocate to the island.

Recent changes were introduced to the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure (Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta) through Act XXXI, entitled Various Laws (Better Administration of Justice)...