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MFSA Introduces New Fund Structure: Special Limited Partnership Funds

FundsMaltaMFSAMFSA Introduces New Fund Structure: Special Limited Partnership Funds

February 13, 2025

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a new framework allowing Collective Investment Schemes to be structured as Limited Partnerships without separate legal personality. This initiative enhances Malta’s attractiveness as a fund jurisdiction by offering increased flexibility, tax efficiency, and alignment with international best practices. The introduction of Special Limited Partnership Funds (SLPFs) reinforces...

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MFSA Launches Consultation Process for Virtual Currency Investment Schemes

FundsMaltaPublicationsMFSA Launches Consultation Process for Virtual Currency Investment Schemes

November 20, 2017

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) recently launched a consultation process on the proposed regulation of collective investment schemes incorporated with the key objective of investing in Virtual Currencies (“VCs”). This consultation process is symbolic of the Maltese government’s consistent efforts to become a pioneer in the state-wide implementation of blockchain and the more commonly...

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New regulatory framework for Notified AIFs

FundsNew regulatory framework for Notified AIFs

February 12, 2016

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has announced the launch of a new framework applicable for notification of Alternative Investment Funds (known as the “Notified AIFs”) which will be promoted to qualifying or professional investors. The AIFs falling within the scope of the notification process shall be managed by a full-scope AIFM. The Notified AIF is...

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Highly Qualified Persons Rules amended

AviationEmploymentFundsGamingMaltaTaxHighly Qualified Persons Rules amended

August 4, 2015

The Government of Malta has recently issued Legal Notice 225 of 2015 which brings into force amendments to the Highly Qualified Persons Rules. The Highly Qualified Person Rules apply a beneficial tax rate of 15%, on employment income derived in respect of work or duties carried out in Malta, to individuals holding a senior position...

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Malta’s decision to retain PIFs alongside AIFMD regime lauded at Milan seminar

Firm NewsFundsMaltaSeminars & ConferencesMalta’s decision to retain PIFs alongside AIFMD regime lauded at Milan seminar

June 14, 2015

Malta’s decision to retain its “professional investor fund” regime alongside the AIFMD regime was acclaimed by both speakers and participants at a seminar organised by the international law firm Withers, Bank of Valletta, Valletta Fund Services and David Zahra & Associates Advocates. The seminar, entitled “Ahead of the curve: il mercato unico degli AIF in...

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Regulation on EU long-term investment funds published

FundsRegulation on EU long-term investment funds published

June 7, 2015

The Regulation on European long-term investment funds was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 19 May 2015. The regulation sets out a new investment fund framework designed for investors who want to invest money into companies and projects for the long term. It contains harmonised rules for the authorisation, investment policies and...

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MFSA updates Corporate Governance Manual for Fund Directors

Company lawFundsPublicationsMFSA updates Corporate Governance Manual for Fund Directors

September 18, 2014

Considering the vital role directors play in the proper operation of an investment fund and investment companies, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has recently updated the Corporate Governance Manual for Directors of Investment Companies and Collective Investment Schemes by taking into account the requirements of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU). The Manual was...

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UCITS V Directive published in Official Journal

FundsMaltaUCITS V Directive published in Official Journal

September 3, 2014

The UCITS V Directive was published in the European Union’s Official Journal on 28 August 2014. The Directive addresses three main areas: (i) the duties, delegation, eligibility and liability of the depositary (bringing the UCITS framework in synch with the certain aspects of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive); (ii) remuneration policies and practices of...

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