The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has extended the Notified Professional Investor Fund (NPIF) framework to allow for the establishment of self-managed NPIFs. This update provides fund promoters with greater flexibility in structuring investment vehicles while offering a more cost-efficient and streamlined regulatory pathway.
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...
Set to reshape the landscape for Company Service Providers (CSPs), Bill No. 124, the Company Service Providers (Amendment) Act 2025 (the “Bill”), was introduced to Parliament on 27 January 2025. This crucial amendment proposes the strengthening of regulations and establishment of two new categories of CSPs that will be subject to reduced oversight and less...
Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update There were updates from a Maltese regulatory perspective for the month of January 2025. European Union Update UPDATE NUMBER...
Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 12/2024/01 The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA’) has issued amendments to the Prevention of Financial Markets Abuse...
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2024 officially came into force on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, marking the beginning of its implementation. This legislation introduces stricter safety standards and ensures enhanced protections for employees. Corporations, particularly those developing new sites, are strongly encouraged to promptly align their operations with these newly enforced regulations and...
Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update There were no updates from a Maltese regulatory perspective for the month of November 2024. European Union...
On Tuesday, 29th October, the Malta Institute of Accountants held its annual Tax Conference: Exploring Emerging Trends in Taxation at the Xara Lodge in Rabat. Among the highlights of the event was a panel discussion focused on the complexities of passing family businesses across generations, where our very own David Zahra joined industry experts Craig...
On 1 November, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a Consultation Document on the Proposed Enhancements to the Company Service Providers (CSPs) Framework. The enhancements are aimed at individuals who provide directorship or company secretary services to companies or hold equivalent positions in other legal entities. The proposed framework enhancements, which nonetheless maintain adherence...
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