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Episode 126: Geoeconomics: Navigating Global Power Shifts And Opportunities (Podcast)

FinanceMalta speaks with Dan Hanqvist, Deputy Director of the Helsinki Geoeconomics School, exploring the intersection of global power dynamics and economic strategy. The discussion examines how shifting geopolitical forces create both challenges and opportunities for financial markets and international business. Recorded during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference, this conversation provides insights into navigating the complex landscape of modern geoeconomics.

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Finance Malta

The Supreme Court Annuls The Single Rental Registry Procedure Established By Royal Decree 1312/2024

The Spanish Supreme Court has annulled the Single Rental Registry procedure established by Royal Decree 1312/2024, ruling that it infringes upon regional competences in housing and tourism matters.

Spain Government

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Toda & Nel-lo

Malta's Growth Eases In 2025 As Productivity Slows, PwC Malta's Most Recent Economic Update Reveals

PwC Malta's latest economic update reveals a significant moderation in the country's GDP growth to 4.0% in 2025, down from 6.2% the previous year, while productivity gains have slowed dramatically...

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Finance Malta

Scheme For Micro-enterprises Extended For 2026

Malta Enterprise has introduced a new micro-invest scheme designed to support small businesses with up to 50 employees and self-employed individuals through tax credits for operational upgrades and expansion. The scheme, running from 2026 to 2030, features increased thresholds for family businesses, Gozo-based companies, female-owned enterprises, and newly eligible social enterprises.

Malta Commercial

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Finance Malta

German Merger Control Amendments: Easing Filings And Process While Widening The Net For AI Partnerships

Germany Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

EU's Data Sovereignty Response To US AI Bans

Ireland Strategy

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William Fry

German Grid Fee Reform For BESS: BNetzA Preserves Grand-fathering Protection And Unveils Future Framework

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Are The New Irish Merger Control Thresholds?

Ireland Anti-trust

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Arthur Cox

MFF Negotiations Enter A Critical Phase For Ireland’s Presidency Of The Council Of The EU

Ireland Government

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Matheson

Irish FDI Screening: 2025 Annual Report And Updated Guidance

Ireland Government

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Matheson

Cloud Computing, AI And EU Cloud Control

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Why Cyprus Is The Ideal Location For Holding Companies

Cyprus Strategy

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Dixcart Group Limited

Chips Are Down: Europe Bets Big

Ireland Strategy

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William Fry

International Succession Planning Using Malta Structures

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

OPEN Ears Episode 20 Is Out! (Podcast)

Denmark Media & IT

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aera

La preuve numérique au travail (adresse IP, signature électronique...) (Video)

France Employment

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Haas Avocats

From Copilot To Colleague: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Work, Governance And Risk (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Arbitration And Business Decision (Video)

Ireland Litigation

Aceris Law

Latest Updates On Portugal’s Golden Visa

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes. Staying abreast on the latest developments and requirements is important for investors planning permanent residence or citizenship in Portugal.

Portugal Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Is Permanent Residency In Portugal Becoming The New Strategic Priority?

For Golden Visa and other residency permit holders in Portugal, protecting long-term residency rights is now becoming the primary strategic objective.

Portugal Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Housing Package What Changes?

Portugal has introduced a comprehensive package of measures through Decree-Law No. 97/2026 aimed at addressing housing accessibility challenges. The new legislation combines tax incentives and regulatory reforms targeting construction, renovation, property sales, and residential lettings to expand housing supply and improve affordability for buyers and renters.

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PLMJ

Updates To The Cyprus - Netherlands Double Tax Treaty

The first-time Double Tax Treaty (DTT) between the Republic of Cyprus and The Kingdom of The Netherlands, signed on 1 June 2021, came into force on 30 June 2023 and its provisions are applicable as from 1 January 2024 onwards.

Cyprus Strategy

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Reinforces Its Attractiveness For Foreign Talent

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Malta Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Jaarverslag BTI (Bureau Toetsing Investeringen) 2025

Netherlands Government

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Buren

From Philanthropy To Belonging: Maltese Citizenship By Merit

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Horizon Scanner Finance May 2026 - European Developments

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Hydrogen Unbundling Regime Takes Shape

AO

A&O Shearman

Outlook On The EU Investment Landscape: Strategic Opportunities In A New Regulatory Era

European Union Commercial

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Oppenhoff

Summer 2026 Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown

Ireland Government

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William Fry

João Taborda Da Gama On Psychedelics, Law, And The Limits Of The Gatekeepers

Portugal Healthcare

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Gama Glória

EU Grids Package: Legislative Proposals Before Council And Parliament

Ireland Environment

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Arthur Cox

Outlook On The EU Investment Landscape: Strategic Opportunities In A New Regulatory Era

European economies face unprecedented pressure from geopolitical tensions and the need to accelerate growth in critical industries like defense and emerging technologies. This comprehensive analysis examines how EU regulation functions both as a constraint on transaction execution and as a strategic instrument of industrial policy, exploring the evolving regulatory landscape shaping foreign direct investment and M&A activity.

European Union Commercial

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Oppenhoff

Summer 2026 Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown

The Irish Cabinet has approved a comprehensive legislative programme featuring 64 priority bills spanning artificial intelligence regulation, cybersecurity, tourism, and civil reform. This breakdown examines how these proposed laws will impact various industries and sectors across the economy.

Ireland Government

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William Fry

João Taborda Da Gama On Psychedelics, Law, And The Limits Of The Gatekeepers

João Taborda da Gama continues to shape international discourse on psychedelic regulation, speaking at major European forums on the legal, ethical, and philosophical tensions surrounding controlled substances. His recent presentations in Ukraine and Portugal examine who holds authority over consciousness-altering therapies, whether existing frameworks reflect coherent principles or accumulated habit, and what risks and possibilities fall outside medicalization's reach.

Portugal Healthcare

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Gama Glória

EU Grids Package: Legislative Proposals Before Council And Parliament

The European Commission’s Grids Package has been welcomed by many in industry as a catalyst for accelerated grid delivery and reform.

Ireland Environment

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Arthur Cox

Latest Updates On Portugal’s Golden Visa

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

FITWI: A Strategic Development In Malta’s Corporate Tax Landscape

With the introduction of the Final Income Tax Without Imputation (FITWI) Regulations through Legal Notice 188 of 2025, Maltese companies can elect to apply a 15% final tax rate on chargeable income, instead of operating under the full imputation system.

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Navigating VAT Deduction On Vehicles In Portugal

In Portugal, the rules for a company to deduct Value-Added Tax (VAT) on vehicle acquisitions are quite specific, mainly depending on the type of vehicle and its use. Understanding these regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to optimise their tax position.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Mr Liao Wang is a successful Chinese businessman who lives in Beijing with his wife. At 55, family remains central to his life. Their two children study in Europe, one in Amsterdam and the other in Madrid, and the couple visits them every six to eight weeks.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Cyprus Tax Reform: Key Changes For Businesses And Individuals From 1 January 2026

During 2025, the Cyprus Government undertook a comprehensive review of the country's tax framework, with reforms approved on 22 December 2025 and effective from 1 January 2026.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Setting Up A Company In Malta: A Complete Guide For Business Owners

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

How Indian Families And NRIs Can Benefit From A Cyprus Holding Company

Worldwide Strategy

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Updates Yacht Code: What The CYC 2025 Means For Owners And Operators

Malta Transport

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Dixcart Group Limited

The EU Blue Card In Cyprus And Its Benefits

Worldwide Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

Incorporating A Cyprus Company: Understanding The Basics

Worldwide Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

The Cyprus 60 Day Tax Residency Rule

Worldwide Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

Understanding A Cyprus International Trust

Worldwide Strategy

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Dixcart Group Limited

The Cyprus Non-Domicile Regime – A Step-by-Step Guide

Worldwide Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

Moving To Cyprus: Cyprus Tax Residency

Worldwide Immigration

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

A Cyprus Family Office: What, Why And How?

Worldwide Immigration

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Whitepaper – Exploring Solutions For Dutch Nitrogen Impasse

Netherlands Strategy

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Loyens & Loeff

AlixPartners' 2025 DACH Debt Report: Commercial Headwinds Meet Maturity Walls

Germany Commercial

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AlixPartners

Ireland At The Helm: What The EU Presidency Means For Directors

Ireland Government

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Matheson

Using A Cyprus Company For Investment In The Stock Market

Worldwide Strategy

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Dixcart Group Limited

What Orban’s Election Defeat Means For European Regional Politics

Hungary Government

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Steptoe LLP

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