Following the MFSA Briefing held earlier this month, the Authority today published a circular to licence holders and applicants for a licence to streamline the process for submission of applications.

Furthermore to the unanimous parliament approval of the Virtual Financial Asset bill, the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services bill ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has, on the 27 March 2020, updated its recommendation to banks on dividend distribution.

The EU Commission has approved a €350 million Maltese state aid scheme which is intended to support the local economy during this COVID-19 pandemic.

In view of the hardships financial institutions, inter alia, are faced with in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue has granted an extension

The MFSA has, earlier this week issued its feedback statement on its Consultation Document issued on the 4 July 2019.

The registry of the Courts of Justice has re-opened as from today, Monday 4th May 2020, pursuant to legal notice 177 of 2020 which amends the Closure of the Courts of Justice Order.

The MFSA has issued a consultation paper in order to present to the industry a draft legal notice setting out regulations on [i] the high level principles which VFA issuers must adhere to...

On the 12th June, the Malta Stock Exchange updated the Prospects MTF Rules, which are applicable to small and medium-sized enterprises desirous to float their capital on the market known as "Prospects".

News agency Reuters claims that Bruegel, an economic think-tank has prepared a report, written for the Austrian Presidency for the Council of the EU for the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting ...

MIFID II imposes a number of recording-keeping obligations on investment firms.

The MFSA has, today, issued a consultation paper in order to present to the industry a draft legal notice setting out regulations on [i] exemptions; [ii] fees; [iii] control of assets ...

The MFSA has issued a consultation paper in order to present to the industry a draft legal notice setting out regulations on [i] the high level principles which VFA Agents must adhere...

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority ('MDIA') has issued a consultation document, aimed at providing guidelines for Innovative Technology Arrangements.

The MFSA has issued a consultation paper in order to present to the industry a draft legal notice setting out regulations on [i] the high level principles ...

Dr Jonathan Thompson and Dr Ryan Falzon from the Civil law and litigation department have been appointed to represent Dr Naged Megally in a constitutional case filed on the 11th February 2020...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation to develop guidelines on funds' names with ESG or sustainability-related terms.

The yachting industry in Malta is an ever-growing sector. At present, there are over 1,000 yachts above 24 metres in length registered under the Malta flag.

On the 23rd December, the Sanctions Monitoring Board (‘SMB') issued two guidance notes on the applicability of screening obligations against sanctions and adverse media.

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...