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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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Public consultation launched on MFSA reform

MaltaMFSAPublicationsPublic consultation launched on MFSA reform

August 8, 2017

The Office of the Prime Minister has launched a public consultation on strengthening the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the single regulator for financial services in Malta. The consultation period runs from 7 August up until 15 of September. The published consultation document focuses on reviewing the current state of the financial sector with particular emphasis on...

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DZ&A contributes to the 5th Edition of ‘Global Legal Insight – Mergers & Acquisitions’

Capital MarketsCompany lawFirm NewsMaltaPublicationsDZ&A contributes to the 5th Edition of ‘Global Legal Insight – Mergers & Acquisitions’

April 20, 2016

David Zahra, with the valuable assistance of Francesca Ferrando, has contributed to the Maltese chapter in the fifth edition of Global Legal Insight – Mergers & Acquisitions published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London. The article fmailto:francesca@davidzahra.comirst gives an overview of the Maltese market, then explores the relevant laws that govern mergers and acquisitions and finally highlights recent developments and...

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DZ&A on Business Islamica

Firm NewsIslamic FinanceMaltaPublicationsDZ&A on Business Islamica

December 6, 2015

Malta’s everlasting vocation, as a centuries-old trading post in the middle of the Mediterranean, to act as the melting pot of conventional finance and the workings of Islamic finance has been highlighted in an article penned by David Zahra for the November issue of Business Islamica, a monthly magazine published in the Middle East specifically covering all aspects of...

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DZ&A moves up IFLR1000 rankings to Tier 2

Firm NewsPublicationsDZ&A moves up IFLR1000 rankings to Tier 2

October 24, 2015

In 2015, following positive client feedback and having acted on some notable transactions, David Zahra & Associates Advocates moved up in the IFLR1000 rankings and is now ranked a Tier 2 law firm in the Financial and Corporate practice area. The IFLR1000 is a leading independent reviewer of the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms...

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DZ&A in Ship2Shore Malta Supplement

Firm NewsMaltaPublicationsShippingDZ&A in Ship2Shore Malta Supplement

August 13, 2015

Malta’s position as a key player in the world’s maritime industry has led to the establishment of a reputable flag of choice, confidence and quality, through the open Maltese register for ships, bareboat charters and mortgages. This was highlighted by David Zahra in an article published in a Special Supplement dedicated to ‘Malta: Transport Shipping &...

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DZ&A on Swiss-Maltese Chamber e-Newsletter

Firm NewsMaltaPublicationsTaxDZ&A on Swiss-Maltese Chamber e-Newsletter

November 30, 2014

The factors contributing to Malta’s excellent offering as a luxury expat location of choice were highlighted in an article David Zahra wrote for ‘The Telegraph, the e-letter of the Swiss-Maltese Chamber of Commerce which was published on 28 November 2014. The article describes the recently unveiled “The Residence Programme” (for EU/EEA nationals), the “Global Residence Programme” (for non-EU/EEA...

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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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Fitch affirms Malta at ‘A’, outlook stable

MaltaPublicationsFitch affirms Malta at ‘A’, outlook stable

September 15, 2014

Fitch has reaffirmed Malta’s long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) rating at ‘A’ with a stable outlook. The country rating was published on 11 September 2014. The issue ratings on Malta’s unsecured foreign and local currency bonds were also affirmed at ‘A’. The agency affirmed Malta’s short-term foreign-currency IDR at ‘F1’ and the...

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