Recent developments surrounding the financial management of Malta’s financial regulator have prompted unease across the island’s financial services sector. At a time when licensed operators are facing sharp increases in regulatory fees, new information has emerged showing that the regulator itself recorded substantial financial losses while departing from standard public procurement practices....
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Fit and Proper Test in Malta Fiduciary Oversight
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Taxation
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Oversight in Maltese tax filings is notably lacking, raising concerns about transparency and accountability within the system. Despite numerous initiatives aimed at improving regulatory frameworks, significant gaps persist, allowing for...
Licenses & Payments
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MFSA, the Malta Financial Services Authority, plays a pivotal role in regulating the financial services sector in Malta. Despite numerous violations reported within this sector, the MFSA tends to exercise...
Business News
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The Overlap of Tech Hubs and Shell Firms in Malta
Tech innovation is flourishing in Malta, making it an attractive destination for startups and established companies alike. However, this burgeoning ecosystem has raised concerns regarding the prevalence of shell firms...
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NEWS Malta
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Malta Court Calls Out FIAU for Unfair Compliance Fine
In a significant legal ruling, the Maltese courts have ordered the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) to return a fine of €133,148 to Trive Financial Services Malta Limited. The court...