Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
When industry, arbitration and charity blur into one…
Charity income jumps from £100k to £400k; ties to gambling sector spark concerns over independence and transparency.
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Michael
With nearly 30 years in corporate services and investigative journalism, I head TRIDER.UK, specializing in deep-dive research into gaming and finance. As Editor of Malta Media, I deliver sharp investigative coverage of iGaming and financial services. My experience also includes leading corporate formations and navigating complex international business structures.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Christian Block and the architecture of avoidance!
Explore Christian Karl Block’s tenure at Mansion Group, litigation involvement, and the implications for governance, transparency, and regulatory oversight.
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August 18, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Private Foundations in Gambling: How Revenues Disappear
Explore how Malta’s private foundations obscure gambling profits and why transparency remains limited despite EU scrutiny.
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August 17, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
M88 and the unfinished business of regulatory accountability!
Mansion M88 exploits offshore licences, raising consumer protection concerns in Europe.
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August 16, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Nardy Cramm Exposes Curaçao’s Offshore Gaming Network
Investigative journalist Nardy Cramm uncovers Curaçao’s offshore gambling system and exposes regulatory failures.
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August 15, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Mansion Jackpot Scandal: How $8M Favored Shareholders
Mansion’s $8M jackpot win raised governance questions as funds went to shareholders, sparking regulatory scrutiny and ethical concerns.
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August 15, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
The new AML/CTF framework in Curaçao: façade or substance?
Curaçao updates AML/CTF laws to meet EU standards, but enforcement challenges may limit real impact.
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August 14, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Gibraltar Oversight Fails in Fiduciary Trust al-Assad Case
Gibraltar regulators face scrutiny for ignoring Fiduciary Trust’s role in the al-Assad money-laundering scandal.
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August 14, 2025
Taxation
Tax residency checks tighten under EU digital disclosure rules
Many individuals and businesses operating within the European Union are facing heightened scrutiny regarding tax residency, following the implementation of new digital disclosure regulations. These changes aim to enhance transparency...
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August 14, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Cedric Pietersz and the Stalled Gambling Reform in Curaçao
Curaçao’s gambling reform stalls under Cedric Pietersz, with licensing delays, weak enforcement, and credibility challenges.
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August 13, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Gibraltar Governance in Focus: Auditor Report Sparks Debate
Gibraltar’s governance faces scrutiny as Auditor Sacramento’s report raises questions on transparency, accountability, and public trust.
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August 13, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Damex Uncovered: Inside Europe’s Fintech Star
Explore Damex’s journey from Gibraltar crypto brokerage to multi-jurisdictional regulated payments and fintech group.
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August 13, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
The quiet influence behind Mansion Group’s offshore network
Examining Lawrence Quahe’s advisory role in Mansion Group’s offshore structuring and corporate strategy.
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August 13, 2025
Accounting, Editor’s Choice 1
How Malta’s bureaucracy creates full-time jobs for accountants?
Explore the hidden costs of Malta company administration and how compliance burdens impact entrepreneurs and tax efficiency.
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August 12, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Sampoerna Case: Philanthropy and Offshore Governance Lessons
Examining the Sampoernas’ philanthropy, offshore ownership, and governance challenges in controversial sectors.
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August 12, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Curaçao AML enforcement vs Sweden, Netherlands, UK
Compare Curaçao’s AML enforcement with Sweden, Netherlands, and UK: settlements, penalties, and transparency.
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August 11, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Evolution AB regulatory risks: selective ring-fencing concerns
Selective ring-fencing exposes Evolution AB to regulatory and financial risks across Europe.
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August 11, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Mansion signatures: how power operates behind the paper trail!
Explore how signature authority and mandates shape governance in cross-border gambling businesses.
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August 11, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Evolution Georgia Dispute: OECD, Workers, and Accountability
Analysis of Evolution’s Georgia dispute, Sweden’s NCP role, and gaps in iGaming accountability and media transparency.
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August 10, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Philanthropy’s Bright Lights and Offshore Shadows
Explore the Sampoerna family’s philanthropy, governance, and private wealth structures in Southeast Asia.
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August 10, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Selective Privacy Claims in Mansion Group Litigation
Examining how selective privacy and public conduct shape Mansion Group’s litigation with Karel Manasco.
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August 08, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
MK Fintech Partners Ltd: Malta VFA Licensing Clarifications
MK Fintech clarifies past VFA role, office links, and Malta licensing amid regulatory changes.
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August 08, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
The limits of without prejudice: misuse of legal privilege
Exploring how 'without prejudice' is misused in law, its limits, and why misuse threatens press freedom and accountability.
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August 07, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
Gibraltar Judiciary Crisis: Silence on Judicial Bias
Gibraltar’s judiciary faces scrutiny for silence and bias in Manasco v Mansion, raising concerns about transparency and fairness.
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August 07, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
Silvania won the vote, but Pisas kept the throne!
Explore why Curaçao’s top vote-getter Silvania was not made Prime Minister in 2025 despite public support.
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August 07, 2025
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
The Crypto Gambling Foundation hasn’t moved in Years!
The CGF badge persists online despite inactivity since 2020, raising compliance and fairness concerns in crypto gambling.
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August 06, 2025
Editor’s Choice 1
Malta Vision 2050: Flawed Plan or Future Roadmap?
Malta Vision 2050 faces criticism over limited consultation, insider control, and weak evidence for a national future plan.
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