Financial Services and Fintech Updates
Recent developments regarding the EU Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Services Act
Public Consultation on Guidelines 9/2020 on relevant and reasoned objection under Regulation 2016/679
Suspension of Filing for Dissolution and Winding Up of Companies by the Court
The Impact of Regulatory Sandboxes and Innovation Hubs in the FinTech Sphere
Financial Services and Fintech Updates
Collective Investment Scheme Setup in Malta
Electronic Money Institution Licensing in Malta
Convergence in Law. The focus of the EU Digital Financial Package on technology assurance & new regulations on technology providers.
Proposal of the EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets Now Officially Released: The End of National Crypto-Asset Legal Regimes within the EU seems Near
Financial Services and Fintech Update
AG Szpunar Opines that Automatic/Inline Linking Requires the Authorisation of the Copyright Holder
A quick glance at the European Union Proposal for Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA )
Financial Services and Fintech Update
Pandora’s box and data retention obligations in Europe
Financial Services and Fintech Update
Central Bank Digital Currency: An Argument for a Cashless Society?
Financial Services and Fintech Update
The Regulation of Real Estate Agents, Property Brokers and Property Consultants
Copyright Infringement and Online Platforms – Recent Opinions and Judgments from the CJEU
Recommendations on Managing Personal Data Transfer Compliance Post Schrems II
ESMA Guidelines on disclosure requirements under the Prospectus Regulation
MFSA Launches Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
Guidelines 06/2020 on the interplay of the Second payment Services Directive and the GDPR
Financial Services and Fintech Update
Schrems 2 Ruling: A Brief Commentary on its Effects
Maltese Public Companies make the shift to remote General Meetings
UKGC Propose further consumer protection measures on online slots
FIAU & MGA Update Implementing Procedures for online gaming
MDIA launches Consultation on Technology Driven ITA Sandbox
Financial Services and Fintech Update
New Amendments to the Posting of Workers in Malta Regulations
MFSA launches Consultation on Guidance Note addressing Technology Arrangements, ICT and Security Risk Management and Outsourcing Arrangements
MFSA Issues Amendments to Insurance Business Rules
Controller or Processor? – Court of Appeal Confirms Tribunal’s Decision on Data Processing Roles
Benefits of Cell Companies Extended to the Shipping and Aviation Sectors in Malta
MGA Updates: Amendments to the VFA Sandbox Regulatory Framework
New Grants and Incentives by the Maltese Government to bolster e-Commerce
Privacy at the workplace in the wake of COVID-19
Obtaining a Maltese Operating Licence when Providing Air Services
Fire and Abandon Ship Drills
Financial Services and Fintech Weekly Update
Amendments to the PMLFTR
Financial Services and Fintech Weekly Update
Revised procedures for maritime support services
New Bill Proposes Amendments to the Maltese Companies Act
FIAU consults on a centralised mechanism for the collection and retrieval of data
Malta Implements the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation
MFSA issues Circular on the publication of the new Pension Rules for Occupational Retirement Schemes
Company Reconstructions Fund Regulations Published
The European Commission publishes its AML/ CFT Action Plan
The European Data Protection Board adopts new Guidelines on Consent
Preventing Insider Offences in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
EIOPA issues Statement on Principles to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the Occupational Pensions Sector
MFSA issues Feedback Statement on the Review of Company Service Providers Regulation
Newly Revised Legal Grounds for the Processing of Personal Health Data for Insurance Purposes
The Comité Maritime International Issues a Questionnaire on Foreign Court Procedures and Flag Administrations
COVID-19 and its effects on Intellectual Property
GTG Advocates ranked Top Tier Firm by the Legal 500 EMEA 2020
COVID19 Measure: Deferral of Fees Owed to the Maltese Shipping Registry
COVID-19: Data Subjects – Know Your Rights
MGA extends deadline for the submission of audited financial statements
Additional precautionary measures to marine terminals and port service providers
COVID-19: MGA issues Social Responsibility Warning
COVID-19 Gaming related Updates
‘Force Majeure’ under Maltese Law : COVID-19
COVID-19: Malta’s Data Protection Commissioner Issues Statement
COVID-19: Financial Incentives announced by Maltese Government
Does your Insurance cover the Coronavirus?
Quarantine Leave: COVID-19 Legal Amendments
Data Protection in the time of COVID-19
How will the regulators be assessing COVID-19 Contingency Plans?
GTG Advocates ranked by Chambers & Partners in the European Ranking on Corporate/Commercial: Gaming & Licensing
GTG Advocates contributes to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide: FinTech 2020
GTG Advocates contributes to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide: Trade Marks 2020
MFSA issues Feedback Statement to the Consultation Document on Security Token Offering
Leasing Structures in Aviation
Amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Arrest of Ships in Malta: Practical Guidelines Issued
Ship Arrest Under Maltese Law
FIAU publishes Implementing Procedures for the VFA sector
Will 2020 be the year of reckoning for social media regulation?
Chambers and Partners FinTech Rankings 2020 – strong year for GTG Advocates & Caledo
MFSA issues Circular to Virtual Financial Asset Service Providers in relation to amendments to Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook
The Compliance Officer Role in the VFA Sector
Legal Updates to Malta’s Data Protection Regime
EU Data Protection Supervisor issues Guidelines on the concepts of Controller, Processor and Joint Controllership
EU-UK Data Transfers in the Case of a No Deal BREXIT
Malta Stock Exchange issues Market Consultation Document on Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITS”)
Transparency, auditability and accountability in software
Seemingly Conflicting CJEU Rulings on Territorial Reach: Google France/CNIL and Facebook Ireland/Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek
The Use of Blockchain in Aviation
Malta Digital Innovation Authority sets out Purpose and Requirements of Forensic Node for ITAs
MFSA launches Consultation Document on Systems Audit and Live Replication Requirements for VFA Service Providers
Guidelines on the impact of BREXIT pulished by the MGA
Amendments to Malta’s Gaming Fees Regulation affecting addition of new gaming verticals and conditions for Start-up undertakings
Salary from Illegal Employment Still Adequate Proof of Sufficient Resources according to the CJEU
MFSA Enhances Investment Services Tied Agents Regime
Technology and the converging digital world
UK Investment Firms and Fund Managers to be given Temporary Permission to Continue Operating in case of No-Deal Brexit
Regulating the Digital World
Malta’s Newly enacted Patent Box Regime Rules
Szpunar Opinion: E-Books and The Rights of Exhaustion and Communication to the Public
MGA launches Phase 2 of its Sandbox Regulatory Framework
CJEU publishes ruling regarding the transmission of ‘112’ callers’ location data to emergency authorities
CJEU Rules on the Applicable Jurisdiction in EU Trademark Disputes
The 6th AML Directive – What next for the fight against ML/FT Risks?
ESMA issues Final Guidance on Liquidity Stress Tests for Investment Funds
The Kraftwerk Case Finally Comes to an End: Music Sampling is Permissible if Unrecognisable
EU study: ‘Blockchain and the General Data Protection Regulation – Can distributed ledgers be squared with European data?’
European Central Bank Issues Paper on Stability of Stable Coins
MFSA Imposes National Intervention Measures on CFDs
Recent Amendments to Maltese Tax Residence Programmes
AIFMD 2 approved by European Parliament and European Council
European Banking Authority publishes clarifications to the fifth set of issues raised by its Working Group on APIs under PSD2
Malta Implements Rules on Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things – is it Time to Regulate?
The Importance of Consumer Communication in Distance Contracts
CJEU Rules on the Balance between Copyright and the Rights of Freedom of Expression and of Media
Ethical AI Framework for Public Consultation
Guidance on the interpretation and application of Council Directive 93/13/EEC on Unfair Contract Terms in Consumer Contracts
Companies Act Regulations on Register of Beneficial Owners Amended
Demystifying Decentralisation
FCA Issues Guidance on Cryptoassets
Malta Implements the new EU Shareholders Rights Directive
Does having a Facebook ‘Like’ button on your website carry GDPR consequences?
Why use the Standard Contractual Clauses?
Italian Court Rules on the Liability of Video Sharing Platforms for User Uploaded Content
Rental Reform: A Closer Look Towards the Laws Set to Come into Force on the 1st of January 2020
New Prospectus Regulation comes fully in force
MFSA Issues STOs Consultation Paper
MFSA issues Consultation on Amendments to Rules for Occupational Retirement Schemes
MFSA Issues Consultation on FinTech Strategy First Pillar
Attracting Aviation Business to Malta
MFSA Issues Circular on Insiders’ List Requirements
Coming into force of the Union’s Cybersecurity Act
Schrems Case (Maximillian Schrems v Data Protection Commissioner). It’s not over yet!
MFSA Issues Guidance on Fitness and Properness Assessments
Immigration Status of British Citizens Resident in Malta in case of a No-Deal Brexit
Sigurður Einarsson and Others v. Iceland
MFSA issues Guidance Notes on Cybersecurity in the DLT Sphere
MFSA & FIAU issue Guidelines on Account Opening for Fintechs
New Drone Requirements 2020
EU signs landmark aviation agreements with China
Appointment of new Managing Partner at GTG Advocates
Malta’s New Trademarks Act and Trade Secrets Act Enter into Effect
Anti-Counterfeiting and Customs under Maltese Law
Maltese IP law in the Employment Context
Intellectual Property Transactions under Maltese Law
Transposition of the EU Trademarks Directive: Malta’s Trademarks Act to be Replaced
Air Pollution in Shipping: The Further Reduction of S02 Emissions 2020
Trade Secrets under Maltese Law
Design Rights under Maltese Law
GTG Advocates contributes to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide: Life Sciences 2019
Fintech & AI, Disintermediation Through Innovation
Patents Under Maltese Law
GTG Advocates contributes to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide: Data Protection & Cybersecurity 2019
MFSA & FIAU issue a Consultation Document on Account Opening for Fintechs
Copyright Reform Approved by European Parliament
Trademarks Under Maltese Law
GTG Advocates contributes to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide: FinTech 2019
Copyright under Maltese Law
Registering an Aircraft in Malta
Introduction to Maltese Intellectual Property Law
Finalization of Malta’s Third Crypto Rulebook: What has Changed?
GTG Advocates Announces the Launch of the Series “Basics of Maltese Intellectual Property Law”
GTG Advocates Contributes to Chambers and Partners: Technology, Media and Telecoms 2019
Malta Cryptocurrency License Draws Nearer: Chapter 3 of VFA Rulebook Published
The Copyright Directive – Onward to a Final Vote
Data transfers from Malta to the UK in the case of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit
ESAs Issue Report on the Future of Innovation Facilitators
The MDIA issues public consultation for Enhanced Systems Audit
EU Company Law in the Digital Era
The MFSA’s AML & CFT Strategy
Digital Economy and the 4th Industrial Revolution
MFSA Issues Consultation on Fintech Strategy
La Casa De Papel Accused of Infringing Salvador Dali’s Image Rights
MFSA finalises Financial Instrument Test
Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Addressing the Copyright Ownership Dilemma of Machine Generated Works should be a First Priority
ESMA & EBA Issue Advice on ICOs and Crypto-Assets
Amendment of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations
ESMA updates Q&As on Regulation of Credit Rating Agencies
CJEU Revokes EUIPO Decision deeming that the EUTM “Spinning” is a “Common Name”
MGA issues Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive
CJEU Rejects the Notion of Copyright in Taste
FIAU Issues Consultation on AML Rules for Cryptocurrencies
Digital Age Contracting and the dawn of new legal order
MDIA issues Chapter 4 of the Innovative Technology Arrangements Guidelines
Chapter 3 of the Guidelines on Technical Administrator
MFSA Issues Guidance Note on PEPs
Guidelines on the use of Cryptocurrencies in the iGaming sector
MDIA issues Chapter 2 of the Innovative Technology Arrangements Guidelines
Registering a Ship Under the Maltese Flag
MDIA issues Systems Auditor Guidelines Consultation
MFSA Issues VFA Rules for VFA Service Providers
MFSA Issues Consultation Paper on Investor Protection in VFAs
Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act 2018
When can Self-Employed individuals still be considered as Employees?
Malta Implements the Trade Secrets Directive
European Parliament adopts Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation
EU Commission proposes amendment to Supplementary Protection Certificate
Amendment to Highly Qualified Persons Programme
Blockchain and AML – Friends or Foes?
‘On-Call’ Time Considered to be Working Time
MFSA Issues Requirements for Investment-Based Crowdfunding
MFSA Issues Consultation on ICO Rules for VFAs
GTG Attends VFA Agents Seminar
MFSA Issues the Financial Instrument Test
MFSA Issues Consultation on VFA Agents Rulebook
MFSA Issues Consultation on VFA Regulations
DLT and Cryptocurrencies Laws approved by Maltese Parliament
The Virtual Financial Assets Bill – Regulating the Future Economy
GTG Attends IIP Due Diligence Conference
Maltese Government Issues Bill on Cryptocurrencies
Setting up a PIF in Malta
Ethics, AI and Regulation
MFSA Consultation on Financial Instrument Test
The Skynet Paradox
The Olympics, the Internet and Blockchain Technology
GTG to Discuss Breaking the Blockchain Frontier
GTG Participates at Blockchain Malta Event
Could Blockchain be the new dawn for AML?
The DAO as a step forward for the Digital Economy
GTG to Speak at Conference on Information Systems and Management Science
GTG Advocates to Speak at AML Conference
Government Issues Consultation on DLT Regulator
GTG Advocates to Speak at IFSP Conference
Dr Ian Gauci announced as Best IT & Internet Lawyer
Revised AML requirements for Gaming Licensees
MFSA Consultation on PSD2 Implementation
Dr Ian Gauci announced Maltaprofile’s “CEO of the Week”
MFSA Issues Rules for CIS investing in VCs
MFSA issues Feedback on PIFs investing in VCs
3D Printing – A Game Changing Technology
Issue of New Gaming Licence Fees
New Rules on Register of UBO’s
Government Issues LN Implementing 4th AML Directive
GTG to Speak at Malta Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference
MGA Issues Call of Interest on DLT & Cryptocurrencies
EP approves new Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation
MFSA Paper on ICOs & Cryptocurrencies
GTG to Speak at Malta Cloud Forum 2017
Demystifying Smart Contracts
MGA Issues New Service Provider Regime
GTG Advocates to Speak at EE Gaming Summit
Data Protection in the Hospitality Industry
GTG to Speak on GDPR for Hotel Industry
GTG to Speak at Technology 2020 Conference
Gibraltar Regulates ‘Distributed Ledger Technology’
GTG to Speak at ILS Blockchain and Smart Contracts Event
EP Strengthens Privacy Rules in Electronic Communications
The Regulation of ICOs
MFSA Consultation on Investments in Virtual Currencies
GTG Advocates to Speak at EY Malta Attractiveness Event
GTG Advocates Participates in Malta Innovation Summit
GTG Advocates to Speak at Malta Innovation Summit
Malta Citizenship Scheme Widens Investment Opportunities
Dr Ian Gauci appointed to Malta’s Blockchain task force
GTG Advocates Participates in Blockchain Malta Event
Proposed Changes to Maltese Gaming Regulation
GDPR – A Central Loop for Blockchain Deployment
New Regulations on Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
Is it Time to Coherently Regulate Blockchain?
Malta maintains Top Spot on Europe’s Ship Register
Data Mining or Profiling under the GDPR
The Obligation to appoint a DPO under the GDPR
“Ancillary Activities” under the MiFID II Directive
The Right to Data Portability under the GDPR
Issue of the Skill Games Regulations
Brexit Effects on the Insurance Industry
Amendment to Highly Qualified Persons Programme
Commission Issues New Proposal for Privacy Regulation
New Residence Programme for Aviation Industry
Maltese Passport is Ninth Most Powerful Worldwide
Identity Malta Launches the Key Employee Initiative
The Role of the Data Protection Officer under the GDPR
The Proposed 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Data Protection by Design and by Default
Investment Services Licence Categories
The Upcoming Prospectus Regulation
Setting up a UCITS in Malta
New EU Data Protection Regime
