Just when many jurisdictions are tightening regulations around corporate transparency, Malta's company law continues to allow bearer shares, raising significant questions about the implications for corporate governance and accountability. Bearer shares, which offer ownership anonymity by granting rights to whoever physically holds the share certificate, have been a topic of scrutiny in combating financial crime and enhancing transparency. This article probes into the nuances of Malta's legal framework concerning bearer shares and how it contrasts with global trends in corporate regulation....

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