MFSA to improve authorisation process for financial professionals

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Revised process includes centralised web platform, new forms and guidelines, and a commitment to established timeframes

UK tourists require physical vaccine certificate, digital version not accepted by Maltese authorities

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The last-minute update has caused consternation among visitors

UK to ditch EU state aid rules in favour of more ‘flexible’ approach

June 30, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Subsidy Control Bill dubbed ‘the most important bit of post-Brexit legislation yet’

Malta Chamber & MCAST join forces to promote local furniture production, address shortage of workers

June 30, 2021
by Helena Grech

The furniture sector in Malta is facing enormous competition from countries having low production costs

Malta’s hotels report ‘large increase’ in bookings from UK following Green List inclusion

June 29, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The resumption of travel between Malta and one of its largest source markets for tourists is having an immediate impact

€320 million EU pandemic recovery plan approved by Cabinet

June 28, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Details are expected to be released on Wednesday

Formerly Malta-based Binance Group sees exchange banned in the UK

June 28, 2021
by Helena Grech

The world’s largest crypto exchange cannot perform any ‘regulated activity’ in the region

Recent market developments in Malta continue to bring about an increase in salaries within financial services

June 28, 2021
by Helena Grech

MISCO issues The Salaries and Benefits Report for the Financial Services sector

Ex-FIAU chief questions if Unit’s supervisory role ‘distracts’ from its core obligations

June 28, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Malta needs to convince international bodies that the compliance culture being cultivated is an enduring one, says Manfred Galdes

EXPLAINED: The impact of greylisting on banking, gaming, and FDI

June 26, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Compliance professional Charles Cassar breaks down the likely impacts of Malta being placed on the grey list

‘Malta firmly believes it does not deserve to be subject to increased monitoring’

June 25, 2021
by Helena Grech

The Government has officially issued a response to statements made by FATF President on Friday

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Here’s everything FATF President Marcus Pleyer had to say about Malta

June 25, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Mr Pleyer's comments touched on everything from trust in local authorities to the role of crypto in Malta's greylisting

‘I encourage authorities not to downplay the deficiencies that exist’: says FATF President

June 25, 2021
by Robert Fenech

FATF identifies FIAU deficiencies and UBO reporting shortcomings for grey-listing

Bars, restaurants to remain open until 2AM as from Monday

June 25, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Fitness classes and waterparks can also resume business as staggered reopening continues

Business lobbies welcome opening of UK tourist market, despite countermeasures to block variant

June 25, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The Malta Hotel and Restaurants Association and The Malta Chamber commended industry and Government efforts for the achievement