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MFSA Issues Two Circulars on ICT Risk DORAFinTechTelecoms, Media & Technology

MFSA Issues Two Circulars on ICT Risk

On the 16th of January 2025, the MFSA published a circular on the register of information-reporting-timelines for MFSA-authorised persons. Subsequently, on the 17th of January 2025, the MFSA published another circular outlining several resources uploaded to its website to assist compliance with Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (“DORA”). The circular issued on 16th of January 2025 focuses on the Register of Information required under Article 28(3) of DORA. This register mandates financial entities to document all contractual arrangements with ICT Third-Party Service Providers (“ICT TPPs”), ensuring transparency in…
Mamo TCV Advocates
20th January 2025
St James Cavalier Web Dome
DORA is Now in Force: What’s Next? DORAFinTechTelecoms, Media & Technology

DORA is Now in Force: What’s Next?

Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (“DORA” or the “Act”) became enforceable as of 17th January 2025. DORA Resources As highlighted in various DORA insights by our Firm over the last few months (including a very useful overview of DORA itself), DORA represents a significant milestone in aligning the financial services sector with the EU’s digital finance strategy, offering a regulatory framework for operational resilience and ICT risk management. Designed to bolster operational resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, DORA ushers in a new era…
Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q4 2024 Insurance & ReinsuranceInvestment Services & FundsRegulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q4 2024

We are pleased to issue the eleventh edition of the Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Updates. These updates are intended to keep Maltese regulated entities informed of regulatory changes and developments taking place in the local financial services space. In this issue, we focus on the sector specific and cross-sectoral regulatory updates relating to investment services, CSPs, fintech, credit institutions, insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries. Our eleventh Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update can be found here .The Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update does not purport to give legal, regulatory,financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to…
Mamo TCV Advocates
16th January 2025
European Blockchain Sandbox
European Blockchain Sandbox & MDIA Joint Webinar FinTechNewsTelecoms, Media & Technology

European Blockchain Sandbox & MDIA Joint Webinar

As previously announced, applications for the third and final cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox are now open. To find out more on how you can take advantage of this unique scheme, register here to attend this joint webinar being organised by the European Blockchain Sandbox and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) on January 20th at 14:30. The webinar is expected to last around an hour.
Mamo TCV Advocates
15th January 2025
Senior Associates Appointed at Mamo TCV Advocates News

Senior Associates Appointed at Mamo TCV Advocates

Mamo TCV Advocates is pleased to announce the promotion of Erika Azzopardi-Taliana, Zachary Galea, Jeanine Mallia Schembri and Nicole Portelli to the position of Senior Associates. Erika joined Mamo TCV Advocates in 2019. Her main practice areas are civil law with a particular focus on tort, contract and debt collection, employment law and shipping litigation. Zachary joined the firm as a trainee in 2018 assisting within the Shipping and Aviation and IT departments. He assists in a variety of corporate and commercial matters including those in shipping and aviation, such as the formation and support of companies. He also assists…
Mamo TCV Advocates
13th January 2025
Fintech Insights 9
Fintech Insights #9 –
Tokenisation in Malta
FinTech

Fintech Insights #9 –
Tokenisation in Malta

Tokenisation is the process of converting legal rights of a real-world-asset (“RWA”) into a digital token that is recorded on a decentralised ledger. Asset-referenced tokens (“ARTs”) can tokenise physical assets such as buildings and commodities; or intangible assets including bonds, equities, intellectual property, quarrying/mining rights or renewable energy credits. ARTs provide a decentralised and transparent way to manage and transfer ownership. The process often involves the use of smart contracts, which automate and enforce the terms of agreements, enhancing efficiency and reducing counterparty risks.  Unlike derivative products, RWA-backed tokens which are licensed as ARTs confer an immutable legal title of…
Mario Mizzi
9th January 2025