August 2019

Cryptoassets: EBA and EMSA’s joint response to the European Commission

by , on Aug 30, 2019 04:32:06 PM

On the 20th August 2019, the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a joint letter in response to a letter by the European Commission...

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The MGA publishes Commercial Communications Guidelines

by , on Aug 29, 2019 02:00:44 PM

Commercial Communications play a crucial role in the economy. The following guidelines outline the standard by which all commercial communications must adhere to. The scope of these applicable rules is...

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AIMFD 2 Regulation – Revised proposals by the Cross-Border Distribution Directive

by , on Aug 27, 2019 12:00:21 PM

On the 20th June 2019, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Directive (EU) 2019/1160, the Cross-border Distribution Directive (CBDD), which amends the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIMFD Regulation). Pre-marketing...

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Publication of amendments to various financial services laws

by , on Aug 06, 2019 10:48:15 AM

Act XXVI of 2019 transposes and implements, inter alia, the Payment Services Directive 2, the Payment Accounts Directive and the Electronic Money Directive into the Maltese financial services framework. The Act seeks...

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