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Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
August 12, 2025
Sampoerna Case: Philanthropy and Offshore Governance Lessons
Examining the Sampoernas’ philanthropy, offshore ownership, and governance challenges in controversial sectors.
Laws
June 20, 2025
Do Cross-Border Investigations Ever Lead to Sanctions?
There's a growing interest in understanding the implications of cross-border investigations, particularly regarding whether they can result in sanctions against individuals or entities involved in illicit activities. As international cooperation...
Finance News, Laws
June 15, 2025
How Malta’s SPVs Obscure Ultimate Beneficial Owners
There's growing concern surrounding the use of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in Malta to obscure the identities of ultimate beneficial owners. This mechanism, often exploited for asset protection and tax...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
June 6, 2025
Sampoerna’s Offshore Empire!
An in-depth analysis of the Mansion Group’s offshore network, examining corporate layers and the Sampoerna family's influence.
Finance News, Laws
May 26, 2025
Malta’s Companies Register Act and its missing teeth
Most stakeholders involved in Malta's corporate landscape recognize the importance of the Companies Register Act in maintaining transparency and accountability within the business sector. However, critical gaps in its enforcement...
Finance News, Laws
May 15, 2025
Unmasking Malta’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Gaps
Reporting on beneficial ownership is important for transparency in corporate governance, yet Malta's systems reveal significant gaps that challenge this objective. Despite recent regulatory efforts aimed at enhancing public accountability,...
Laws
May 15, 2025
Malta Company Registry Faces Transparency Challenges
Many investors and stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the transparency of Malta's company registry, which still obscures the true ownership behind corporate entities. Despite ongoing efforts to enhance regulatory frameworks,...
Laws
May 8, 2025
No penalties for late UBO declarations in Malta’s registry
Just recently, the Maltese authorities announced that there will be no penalties for late Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) declarations in the national registry. This decision aims to provide businesses and...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
May 7, 2025
Rotten Rock – Part 1: A system built for secrecy!
Uncover Gibraltar’s regulatory gaps and the Mansion Group case. A call for transparency and institutional reform.
Laws
May 2, 2025
How nominee services blur ownership trails in Malta
Malta has become an attractive hub for businesses and investors seeking to navigate the complexities of global finance and taxation. One of the key factors contributing to this appeal is...
Laws
April 22, 2025
Malta struggles to clarify ownership disclosure laws
Grey zones often indicate ambiguity, and in Malta, significant uncertainties surround beneficial owner declarations. This complex framework poses challenges for compliance and regulatory clarity, as the definitions and implications of...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
April 20, 2025
What even is a Nominee?
Nominee arrangements are legal structures used to conceal ownership in offshore jurisdictions, posing challenges to transparency in corporate governance.
Laws
September 16, 2024
Shadowy World of UBOs in Eastern Europe
Many individuals and organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the complex and often concealed nature of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in Eastern European countries. Understanding UBOs is crucial in the...