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Have a Cryptocurrency Company? Bermuda, Malta or Gibraltar Wants You
August 2nd, 2018
Hedge funds go to the Cayman Islands to incorporate. Big companies are generally domiciled in Delaware. And online poker companies often set up their bases in Gibraltar and Malta. Now the race is on to become the go-to destination ...
Malta’s supervisory authority issued a notice against a bank and its director
March 23rd, 2018
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the single regulator for financial services in Malta, has issued a notice to inform public concerning Pilatus Bank Limited and its director Mr Ali Sadr Hasheminejad. The notice issued says: Pilatus Bank Limited, (“the ...
Malta: Paradise Papers leave locals polarized
November 17th, 2017
In the wake of the Paradise Papers leaks, many locals in Malta feel frustrated and are calling on the European Union to come to the rescue. “A term my friend came up with — we are political orphans. We ...
Malta’s regulator suspends fund’s license
June 1st, 2017
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced an administrative measure against MCM Global Opportunities Fund SICAV plc. According the announcement: On 24 May 2017, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“the Authority”) suspended the Collective Investment Scheme Licence granted to MCM ...
Bitcoin, Blockchain Security In Focus At Malta Conference, Top Crypto Figures Attend
April 5th, 2017
Bitcoin and Blockchain are receiving a dedicated day at a week-long event highlighting the use of cryptography in finance and data security. The International Financial Cryptography Conference, which kicked off in Malta on Monday and runs until Friday, draws ...
Malta’s new draft law raises concerns over internet freedom
February 22nd, 2017
Several thousand people took to the streets of Malta on Sunday (19 February) to protest against a new bill that is expected to force online news sites to register with the government. The protest, organised by Malta’s opposition Nationalist ...
CISI and IFS Malta strengthen ties to boost career progression in financial services global jobs market
February 6th, 2017
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) announced renewal of its agreement with ifs Malta as its Accredited Training Provider (ATP) in Malta, promoting qualifications, membership and supporting career progression in the global financial services jobs market. ifs ...
Malta Gaming Authority informs on Skill Games Regulations & Fantasy Sports Ruling
February 4th, 2017
The Skill Games Regulations (S.L. 438.11) are now in force following publication in the Government Gazette on the 24th of January 2017. In terms of these new regulations, the Authority is entrusted with the governance and regulation over the ...
Malta issued license to leading fantasy sports platform
February 3rd, 2017
DraftKings, the world’s largest skill-based daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform, today announced that they have been granted a Controlled Skill Games License from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) which will enable the company to operate in additional European countries. ...
Malta accused of being tax haven as it takes EU presidency
January 11th, 2017
Country helped multinationals avoid paying more than £12bn in taxes from 2012 to 2015, says report from Green MEPs Malta has been accused of being a tax haven, just as it takes the helm of the European Union in ...
