Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance Publications
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Malta Depositor and Investor Compensation Schemes |
Malta provides a sound depositor and investor scheme mechanism that is in line with EU standards. This publciation analyzes the applicable legislation and its positive implications for Maltese investors and depositors.
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Malta Credit Institutions Own Funds Requirements |
Maltese legislation, in line with EU requirements, requires banking businesses to hold own funds of a sufficient level. This publciation details the own funds rules that are established under Maltese banking legislation.
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Banking Prudent Conduct Requirements under Maltese Law |
The Banking Act provides that an authorised credit institution is required to conduct its business in a prudent manner. Banking Rule BR/01/2008 provides more detailed rules. This article indicates the relevant rules.
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Passporting a Maltese Banking Licence |
Malta provides an excellent platform for those seeking to enter the European market place for banking service. A Maltese banking license is freely passportable throughout the EU/
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Malta Bank License Process |
This publication provides an overview of the process which promoters must undergo in order to obtain a Maltese banking license.
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Highlights of the Malta Banking Act |
The Malta Banking Act of 1994 is a key piece of legislation providing the framework within which the Maltese banking industry operates. This article provides an overview of this important piece of legislation.
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FOREX - Why Malta? |
FOREX businesses are choosing Malta due to a number of factors: flexibility as to leverage ratios, legal clarity are primary drivers.
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Malta Investment Services Licenses |
Malta has, over the past two decades, emerged as a serious jurisdiction in the world of financial services, offering a trustworthy alternative to traditional EU financial services jurisdictions.
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Banking Institutions in Malta |
The Banking Act, incorporates the best supervisory practices and regulatory standards which are internationally accepted and enable Malta to be recognized as a serious jurisdiction committed to comprehen... |
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Malta Fund Passporting |
| Passporting of funds refers to the European right of a collective investment scheme to offer its units for subscription throughout the EU and EEA states. This right is not enjoyed by... |
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Leap of Faith: Launching the First Maltese Unit Trust |
| This article addresses the main legal and regulatory issues raised by the launch of the firt Maltese unit trust, including questions relating to the role of the custodian, the relationship with service providers and the applicability of the sub-fund ... |
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A Guide to Doing Business in Malta |
This publication provides an overview of the Maltese business scene and investment environment and outlines the legal, financial and tax framework for Doing Business in Malta.
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Malta: a leading Financial Services Centre |
The development of Malta as the jurisdiction of choice for companies operating in the financial services industry has been greatly aided by the efforts of the Malta Financial Services Authority (the MFSA) which adopts a prudent but flexible approa... |