On 7 May 2026, the Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on the Digital Omnibus on Artificial Intelligence (the “Digital Omnibus on AI”), a targeted…
The Malta AI Gaming Charter on the Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “Charter”) has been jointly announced by the Malta Gaming Authority (“MGA”) and the Malta Digital…
Malta is actively preparing for a major transformation in the European Union’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”) framework, as the bloc moves towards the implementation of the AMLR in…
The ESMA has formally confirmed that the transitional period under MiCA will come to an end on 1 July 2026, creating one of the most significant regulatory milestones yet for…
This week's global financial regulation calendar has delivered simultaneously on multiple fronts: military escalation in the Gulf affecting commodity markets, a pivotal legislative moment for US digital asset law, a…
Corporate Governance Malta plays a vital role in helping companies meet their legal, regulatory, and operational obligations. While compliance is often associated with statutory filings and documentation, it is the…
Directors at Risk? How the Wunner Judgment Changes Cross-Border Business in EuropeThe Court of Justice of the European Union’s judgment in Case C-77/24 (Wunner) may prove to be one of…
Beneficial ownership requirements Malta form a key part of the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework. They are central to ensuring transparency and preventing the misuse of corporate structures…
Maltese companies are subject to a range of ongoing and annual Maltese company compliance obligations that must be fulfilled to maintain good standing and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. These…
EU fund regulation changes introduced under AIFMD II and UCITS VI represent the most significant update to the European investment funds framework in over a decade. These reforms, implemented through…