ArticleUpdates To The Depositor Compensation Scheme (Amendment) RegulationsThe DCS Regulations also amend the section relating to the compensation contribution.MaltaFinance and BankingGanado Advocates
ArticleRecent Amendment To The Public Procurement RegulationsOn 6 August 2019, amendments to the Public Procurement Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 174.04 of the Laws of Malta) came into force. MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGanado Advocates
ArticleMalta Transposes NIS 2 Directive Into National Law Through LN 71 Of 2025The NIS 2 Directive, the European Union's latest legislative instrument aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience across the bloc, has officially been transposed into Maltese law.MaltaTechnologyGanado Advocates
ArticleAsset Management Strategy – MFSA's Most Recent Discussion PaperThrough this discussion paper, published on the 28th of October, the MFSA seeks to bolster growth in the asset management industry. MaltaWealth ManagementGanado Advocates
ArticleForemost Safe Harbour In Today's Stormy Seas Of Maritime FinanceInternational finance of ocean-going vessels and other maritime assets such as off-shore oil and gas equipment is currently experiencing what could be described as a perfect storm.MaltaTransportGanado Advocates
ArticleThe New Notified PIFs Framework: MFSA Publishes Consultation Document On Regulatory ChangesOn 22 May 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") published a Consultation Document on the proposed legislative amendments related to the promulgation of the new framework...MaltaFinance and BankingGanado Advocates
ArticleESMA And EBA Issue Inaugural Consultation Packages Under MICAThe Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA), the first European framework for cryptoassets, was published in the Official Journal on 9 June 2023 and entered into force on 29 June 2023.MaltaTechnologyGanado Advocates
ArticlePublication Of Luxembourg's 2025 National Risk AssessmentLuxembourg's National Prevention Committee on money laundering and financing of terrorism ("NPC") has published a revised version of Luxembourg's National Risk Assessment...LuxembourgGovernment, Public SectorGanado Advocates
ArticleNew Session: Inside The Boardroom – IFRS 17 ComplianceWe are pleased to note the interest you have shown in this webinar series and thank you for your participation.MaltaCorporate/Commercial LawGanado Advocates
ArticleBanking & Fintech Newsletter – Issue 35Companies to submit email address to the MBR by 30th September 2022.MaltaFinance and BankingGanado Advocates
ArticleFamily Business In Malta – Managing Business And Family RelationshipsThe first part of this article delved into succession issues in family businesses and the importance of early succession planning.MaltaStrategyGanado Advocates
ArticleConsultation For The Digitalising Of The Merchant Shipping DirectorateDuring an information meeting held by Transport Malta on 27th July 2022, participants were briefed on the content of a preliminary market consultation document (PMC) in connection with a procurement process...MaltaTransportGanado Advocates
ArticleEuropean Commission Publishes Evaluation On The EU Antitrust Enforcement FrameworkOn 5th September 2024, the European Commission ("Commission") published a staff working document ("SWD") summarising the main findings following an evaluation carried out into the workings...European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawGanado Advocates
ArticleBanking & Fintech Newsletter – Issue No.9 (November 2019)Issue no.9 (November 2019) of the Banking & Fintech Newsletter is now available.European UnionFinance and BankingGanado Advocates
ArticleEuropean Commission Adopts New Solvency II Technical Standards On Group Identification And Cross-Border SupervisionThe European Commission has adopted new regulatory technical standards under Solvency II that fundamentally reshape how supervisory authorities identify insurance groups and assess cross-border insurance activities. European UnionInsuranceGanado Advocates
ArticleEuropean Commission Approves €18.7 Million Maltese Bond Subscription In Light Of The Economic Impact Of COVID-19On 6 July 2020, the European Commission approved, under the state aid rules, a bond subscription facility of €18.7 million by the Malta Development Bank ("MDB") to support Mediterranean...European UnionStrategyGanado Advocates
Article2026 RAIFs AML/CFT ReportingToday, the Administration de l'Enregistrement, des Domaines et de la TVA – Registration Duty, Estate and VAT Authority...LuxembourgGovernment, Public SectorGanado Advocates
ArticleCovid-19: Capital Markets Update – Further Extensions Of Reporting DeadlinesThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just issued a public statement to promote coordinated action by National Competent Authorities (NCAs), including the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)...MaltaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ganado Advocates
ArticleCOVID-19 Temporary Precautionary Measures – Framework Of Protocol For Conducting Maritime Support ServicesShips, yachts and all other vessels intending to obtain services in Maltese waters or within ports and harbours must seek prior port clearance.MaltaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ganado Advocates
ArticleEBA Statement On Supervisory Reporting And Pillar 3 Disclosures In Light Of COVID-19On 31 March 2020, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a new statement on supervisory reporting and Pillar 3 disclosures in light of COVID-19.MaltaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ganado Advocates