Prediction markets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global online wagering and speculation industry, creating new challenges for regulators, policymakers and consumer protection advocates. In Norway, the rapid expansion of these platforms has sparked debate about whether existing laws are sufficient to address a market that combines elements of gambling, financial speculation and digital asset trading....
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NEWS Malta
April 13, 2026
Bank of Valletta CRO Danielle Grima to step down in July 2026
Bank of Valletta has confirmed that its Chief Risk Officer, Danielle Grima, will step down from her role later in 2026, marking another transition in a key leadership position within...
iGaming News, Laws
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Gibraltar Gambling Bill advances with expanded regulatory framework
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NEWS Malta
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APS Bank rights issue reduces Maltese Church influence
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Gibraltar regulators face scrutiny for ignoring Fiduciary Trust’s role in the al-Assad money-laundering scandal.
iGaming News, Laws
July 28, 2025
Isle of Man Flags Medium Terrorist Financing Risk in Gambling
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Finance News, Laws
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Banking, Finance News
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Operators dodge banking oversight using alternative rails
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June 20, 2025
Unlicensed payment agents funnel cash through Malta
It's becoming increasingly evident that unlicensed payment agents are exploiting Malta's financial landscape to facilitate the movement of illicit funds. This blog post will explore how these agents operate, the...
Banking
June 18, 2025
Malta Banks and Offshore Payment Shells
Many individuals and businesses seeking financial privacy have turned to Malta's banking system, which, over the years, has become synonymous with offshore payment shells. This blog post investigates into the...
Finance News, Licenses & Payments
June 13, 2025
Malta’s e-wallet firms and their offshore affiliations
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Banking, Finance News
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Finance News, Laws
June 9, 2025
Malta Data Trustees and Their Role in Shadow Finance Risks
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Finance News
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The Invisible Web of Gibraltar Links in Malta Finance
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Finance News, Laws
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With the evolving landscape of financial regulations, e-money firms in Malta have developed various strategies to navigate and sometimes circumvent source of funds checks. This blog post explores into the...
Finance News
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Finance News
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Why Malta remains a magnet for grey-zone finance?
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FinCEN’s Scrutiny of Malta’s Payment Networks
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Finance News
May 6, 2025
Tracking Russia-Linked Funds Through Malta PSPs
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Laws
May 6, 2025
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How MFSA Handles Complaints and Paper Trail Gaps
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