Financial Services

Extension of regulatory reporting deadlines by the MFSA

by , on Mar 23, 2020 12:42:44 PM

The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA’) published a circular on the 21st March 2020 extending certain reporting deadlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the MFSA encourages firms to have adequate...

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ESMA publishes first report on Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities for 2020

by , on Feb 25, 2020 01:42:24 PM

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the first Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities (TRV) report for 2020 on 19th February 2020. Overall, the report identifies high risks and weak...

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MFSA Circular on Market Infrastructure Matters in relation to Brexit

by , on Feb 17, 2020 02:26:30 AM

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a circular on market infrastructure matters following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) on the 31st January 2020. Entities regulated...

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ESMA publishes Technical Advice to the Commission on the effects of product intervention measures

by , on Feb 05, 2020 03:29:37 PM

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published Technical Advice to the Commission on the effects of product intervention measures on the 4th February 2020. ESMA is empowered under Regulation (EU)...

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Brexit and its Passporting Implications

by , on Oct 07, 2019 12:39:09 PM

In the light of the recent developments of the UK moving towards a no-deal Brexit, Legal Notices 242, 243 and 244 address the changes brought about by Brexit. They also ...

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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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