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Malta At The Crossroads: Responding To The MFSA Consultations On Tokenisation And DeFi
The Malta Financial Services Authority has launched consultations on tokenisation and DeFi regulation, presenting a critical opportunity for Malta to reclaim its position as Europe's digital assets leader. WH Partners' formal responses outline strategic recommendations for real estate tokenisation pilots and practical DeFi frameworks that could set EU-wide standards before Brussels acts.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Prediction Markets, Event Contracts, And EU Rules: MiFID, MiCAR, And Gambling Law
Prediction markets are rapidly expanding from niche financial instruments to mainstream retail products, but their regulatory classification across EU jurisdictions remains uncertain. Are these event contracts financial instruments under MiFID, crypto-assets under MiCAR, or gambling products subject to national betting laws? The answer depends on product structure, underlying events, and jurisdiction, creating significant compliance challenges for operators seeking to scale across Europe.
Ireland Finance
M
Matheson
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What Fund Tokenisation Really Means For Funds And Service Providers | Andrew, Riccardo, & Stephen (Video)
Andrew Caruana Scicluna hosts Riccardo Conti of Fume and Stephen Gauci Baluci of CC Fund Services Limited to examine whether fund tokenisation delivers on its promises of liquidity and efficiency, or simply redistributes existing risks. The discussion explores how atomic settlement, fractional ownership, and smart contracts may reshape the roles of transfer agents, fund administrators, and settlement teams in daily operations.
Malta Finance
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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End Of The MiCAR Transitional Regime On 1 July 2026: Practical Impacts For VASPs And Their Customers
The transitional period under MiCAR for virtual asset service providers has ended, creating significant regulatory obligations for crypto-asset service providers and their customers. Luxembourg's CSSF has issued guidance on the implications for VASPs operating without proper authorization, third-country providers targeting EU clients, and the strict interpretation of reverse solicitation exemptions.
Luxembourg Finance
CL
CMS Luxembourg
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Legal News – July 26
This monthly legal update from William Fry explores critical developments across technology regulation, AI transparency obligations, and commercial litigation frameworks. The edition examines emerging challenges in data centre connectivity, merger control threshold changes, and the evolving landscape of warranty insurance in M&A transactions, while addressing novel legal arguments in nervous shock claims and regulatory consultations on crypto-asset markets.
Ireland Commercial
WF
William Fry
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Ireland’s AML/CFT Action Plan: 2026 – 2027
Ireland's Department of Finance has released its third National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing, identifying very significant risks in retail banking, digital banking, crypto-assets, and payment institutions. The assessment is accompanied by a comprehensive 30-Point Action Plan designed to strengthen Ireland's financial crime response framework over the next 18 months through enhanced regulatory oversight, beneficial ownership transparency, and sector-spe
Ireland Finance
AC
Arthur Cox
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Insight Newsletter - Issue 2 | 2026
FinanceMalta's 2025 Annual Report reveals the financial services sector's significant contribution of 7.2% to Malta's gross value added, while the organization pivots toward a more specialized, higher-value growth strategy focused on strategic niches. With over 2,400 authorized financial services entities and 330 member firms, the island nation is positioning itself as a seasoned ecosystem for targeted financial services markets amid evolving international regulations and geopolitical developments.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Malta Leads Again: Analysing The MFSA’s Decentralised Finance Discussion Paper
Malta's financial regulator has published a groundbreaking discussion paper addressing decentralised finance regulation, proposing innovative frameworks including Software-based Organisations, Guardian Agents, and compliance-by-design mechanisms. The consultation explores how jurisdictions can regulate financial services when traditional intermediaries no longer exist, potentially positioning Malta as a global leader in DeFi governance.
Malta Finance
WP
WH Partners
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