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The Parliament of the European Union has approved the ‘Markets in Crypto Assets’ regulation
EU Parliament approves MiCA FinTechLegal Updates

EU Parliament approves MiCA

The European Parliament gave its final approval to the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (‘MiCA’) on 20 April 2023. The regulation forms part of the EU’s broader digital financial package whose aim is to encourage the use of fintech while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability across the EU. MiCA is the first harmonised EU framework for regulating crypto-assets and is applicable across Member States without national transposition. The regulation introduces three sub-categories of crypto-assets, namely asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens, and other crypto-assets, which includes utility tokens and other cryptocurrencies. MiCA has three distinct regulatory regimes for issuers of stablecoins, non-stablecoins,…
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21st April 2023
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Corporate legal update for the month of March 2023 Corporate and M&ALegal Updates

Corporate legal update for the month of March 2023

The month of March 2023 has brought with it a new legislative Act to amend the Financial Markets Act (Chapter 345 of the Laws of Malta) and to provide for other matters ancillary or consequential thereto in the form of Act No. IX of 2023. This Act was passed by the House of Representatives on the 8th of March and assented to by the President on the 14th of March. Concurrently, a Legal Notice was published on the 14th of March by the name of the Financial Markets Act (Covered Bonds) Regulations, 2023, L.N. 59 of 2023. The scope of…
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19th April 2023
Mamo TCV was once again Recognised as a Leading Law Firm in Malta by The Legal 500 News

Mamo TCV was once again Recognised as a Leading Law Firm in Malta by The Legal 500

In their 2023 guide, five of the firm’s practice areas were given a Top Tier ranking and another four were recommended.  Moreover, seven of our partners and associates were recognised as follows: Andrew Muscat (Hall of Fame – Corporate, commercial and M&A and Leading individual - Banking, finance and capital markets) Antoine Camilleri (Leading individual – Intellectual property) Joseph Camilleri (Leading individual – Dispute resolution) Claude Micallef Grimaud  (Next Generation Partners - Intellectual property) Frank B Testa (Leading individual – Dispute resolution and Leading individual - Real estate) Katya Tua (Leading individual – Investment funds) Joshua Chircop (Rising stars –…
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18th April 2023
Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q1 2023 Insurance & ReinsuranceInvestment Services & FundsRegulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q1 2023

We are pleased to issue our fourth 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 and Asset Management, Company Service Providers, Insurance Undertakings, and Insurance Intermediaries. Our fourth 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…
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17th April 2023
Practical Seminar Series Directors and Officers 8-12 May 2023
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Practical Seminar Series:
Directors and Officers

Mamo TCV Advocates is organising a series of webinars with a focus on identifying practical issues faced by directors and officers of a company when carrying out their roles effectively including (i) general duties; (ii) corporate governance; (iii) reporting obligations; (iv) data protection; (v) competition; (vi) capital markets; and (vii) insolvency. Agenda and registration details will be communicated soon.In the meantime, save these dates: 08 to 12 May 2023
Mamo TCV Advocates
4th April 2023