2019

A new bill (89 of 2019) entitled “Various Financial Services Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019”, proposing changes to the Banking Act (Chapter 371) and... Read More

Last week, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) published a circular to announce that they are currently preparing legislation so that UK... Read More

Until recently, third country nationals wishing to work in Malta had to apply for a work permit during Identity Malta’s opening hours.... Read More

On the 13th of June 2019, the European Commission adopted the Work-Life Balance Directive which addresses the work-life balance challenges faced by... Read More

As Malta puts its best foot forward to establish itself as the Medical Cannabis Capital of Europe, Parliament enacted the Production of... Read More

Following the publication of the MFSA Guidance Notes on Cybersecurity – Consultation Document, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has finalised its Guidance... Read More

Earlier this year, the final text of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (“EMIR”) Regulatory Fitness Programme (“Refit”) was published in the Official... Read More

Malta’s new procedure for the Inspection of Illegally Staying and Illegally Employed Third-Country Nationals and the Monitoring of Third-Country Nationals enrolled in... Read More

Industrial Tribunal Decision number 2568, decided on the 8th of January 2019 Priscilla Falzon vs Maltapost PLC An interesting case which deals... Read More

Earlier this year, the European Parliament and the European Council reached a provisional agreement on the European Commission’s proposal for a new... Read More

A series of amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (“PMLFTR”) were published on 16th of April... Read More