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MFSA Issues Guidelines to the Submission of the Statement of Source of Wealth and Source of Funds Banking & FinanceInsurance & ReinsuranceInvestment Services & FundsLegal UpdatesRegulatory Compliance

MFSA Issues Guidelines to the Submission of the Statement of Source of Wealth and Source of Funds

On the 12 August 2022, the MFSA has issued a Circular to inform the financial services industry of the launch of a new standardised template (“Annex AX26: Source of Wealth and Source of funds self-declaration form”) to be used with immediate effect when submitting a statement of source of wealth and source of funds. The statement is to be submitted by all qualifying shareholders and Politically Exposed Persons as an attachment to their online Personal Questionnaire. The statement is to be filled in electronically and signed by the applicant. Disclaimer: This document does not purport to give legal, financial or…
Mamo TCV Advocates
26th August 2022
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MFSA Issues Circular on Adopting EIOPA’s Revised Guidelines on the Legal Entity Identifier Insurance & ReinsuranceLegal Updates

MFSA Issues Circular on Adopting EIOPA’s Revised Guidelines on the Legal Entity Identifier

On the 8th August 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority (hereinafter referred to as “the MFSA”) issued a Circular on Adopting the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (hereinafter referred to as “EIOPA”) Revised Guidelines on the Legal Entity Identifier (hereinafter referred to as “the Guidelines”) which became applicable on the 1st July 2022 and which repealed the Guidelines on the use of the Legal Entity Identifier. The Legal Entity Identifier (hereinafter referred to as “LEI”) is a 20-character, alpha-numeric, code which is unique to each legal entity participating in financial transactions. Each LEI code contains information about an entity’s…
Mamo TCV Advocates
24th August 2022
MFSA Circular: Amendments to Chapter 5 of Insurance Rules and Related Legislation Insurance & ReinsuranceLegal Updates

MFSA Circular: Amendments to Chapter 5 of Insurance Rules and Related Legislation

On the 5th August 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority (hereinafter referred to as “the MFSA”) issued a Circular on the amendments to: the Glossary of Terms, Chapter 5 of the Insurance Rules and the Insurance Business (Exemptions) Regulations. These amendments are being carried out to ensure that the MFSA adheres to the EU Notice on the adaptation in line with inflation of the amounts laid down in the Solvency II Directive which was published on the 19th October 2021 (hereinafter referred to as “the Notice”) and the Revised Guidelines on the Valuation of Technical Provisions and the Revised Guidelines…
Mamo TCV Advocates
23rd August 2022
Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q2 2022 Investment Services & FundsNews and PublicationsRegulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q2 2022

We are pleased to introduce our 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. Our first 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 contact Katya Tua.
Mamo TCV Advocates
2nd August 2022
No More USA Social Media in the EU? Data Protection and PrivacyLegal Updates

No More USA Social Media in the EU?

It has been reported by various news outlets that Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has prepared a draft decision which may well lead to the end of EU-US data transfers. This draft decision is a consequence of the concerns which have been raised by USA surveillance laws and practices and comes in the wake of the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield by the Court of Justice of the EU a few years ago. The draft decision has been shared with other EU data protection supervisory authorities and a period of one month has been allocated for their input before…
Mamo TCV Advocates
25th July 2022
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Mamo TCV providing assistance to Foodbank Lifeline Foundation News

Mamo TCV providing assistance to Foodbank Lifeline Foundation

On a weekly basis partners and staff at Mamo TCV are taking turns in assisting Foodbank Lifeline Foundation Malta. First to participate were two of our Associates - Zachary Galea (left) and Joshua Chircop (right) – who rolled up their sleeves to pack food at the Foodbank’s warehouses, getting it ready for distribution. The Foodbank provides non-perishable emergency 7-day food packs to individuals, couples and families who are struggling to find money for food. This voluntary work programme is one of several initiatives that form part of Mamo TCV’s commitment towards creating a better society. More information about the fantastic…
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14th July 2022