Malta: Capital Adequacy/BASEL

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CRD VI And Cross-Border Lending: What Third-Country Credit Institutions Need To Know
The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.
Malta Finance
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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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MFSA Revises Regulatory Framework For CFD And Rolling Spot Forex Providers
The Malta Financial Services Authority has introduced significant amendments to its Investment Services Rules affecting firms offering contracts for difference and rolling spot forex contracts. These changes streamline authorisation requirements, align capital thresholds with EU frameworks, and recalibrate governance expectations while removing certain prescriptive obligations that have been superseded by broader European legislation.
Malta Finance
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Mamo TCV Advocates
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