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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
CP
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EU frameworks, and recalibrate governance expectations while removing certain prescriptive obligations that have been superseded by broader European legislation.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
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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Malta Opens A New Runway For Aircraft Financial Leasing With MFSA’s Proposed Rulebook
Malta's aviation finance sector is poised for significant expansion as the MFSA introduces a groundbreaking consultation on new rules for aircraft financial leasing companies. The proposed Article 3B framework offers an alternative pathway for companies to enter the aircraft leasing market without full licensing requirements, while maintaining robust regulatory oversight through a notification-based system with ongoing compliance obligations.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Harmonised Regulatory Reporting Framework Ready For Introduction In 2027
The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit are introducing a Harmonised Regulatory Reporting Framework to eliminate overlapping data requests and reduce operational burdens for financial services companies. The new framework will standardise domestic regulatory returns and create a unified ecosystem to minimise data errors, with mandatory implementation set for January 2027.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Central Bank Of Malta Issues Notice On Instant Payment Fraud Risk: Two-Month Deadline
The Central Bank of Malta has issued new supervisory expectations for payment service providers offering instant payment services, establishing eleven key requirements to combat fraud in the instant payments environment. These expectations address critical areas including transaction monitoring, customer awareness, device registration protocols, and the implementation of automated fraud detection controls.
Malta Finance
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
Article
PLS Getting MiCAR
Payment Institutions offering crypto-related services face a complex new regulatory landscape under MiCAR, requiring separate authorisation beyond their existing licences. The framework introduces substantial compliance obligations spanning conduct rules, disclosure requirements, and capital adequacy standards, while imposing multi-layered costs that can reach tens of thousands of euros annually. Understanding whether the commercial benefits justify these regulatory burdens has become a critical strategic q
Malta Finance
MF
MK Fintech Partners
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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
Podcast
Episode 134: Embedded Finance: A Shift From Traditional Banking Or A Positive Evolution? (Podcast)
FinanceMalta speaks with Alex Konewko of Finductive to explore the emerging world of embedded finance and its implications for the financial services industry. Is embedded finance disrupting traditional banking models, or does it represent a natural evolution that benefits all stakeholders? This conversation examines how this transformation is reshaping the relationship between customers, businesses, and financial institutions.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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Tokenisation Of Financial Instruments And Real-World Assets In Malta
The Malta Financial Services Authority has launched a consultation examining whether distributed ledger technology can be integrated into Malta's financial ecosystem for tokenising financial instruments and real-world assets. The regulator seeks industry input on priority asset classes for pilots, infrastructural readiness including token registries and smart-contract audits, and legal issues surrounding ownership and settlement finality.
Malta Finance
MF
MK Fintech Partners
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Episode 133: Global Financial Centres: Geopolitics, Digital Transformation, AI (Podcast)
FinanceMalta speaks with Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres, exploring the evolving landscape of global financial centers. The discussion examines how geopolitical shifts, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence are reshaping international finance hubs and their strategic positioning in the modern economy.
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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