Dr. Michael Calleja Blog Posts - DW&P Dr. Werner & Partners

The ‘Shell Companies’ Directive: The next step towards curbing tax evasion.

The EU’s unwaving commitments towards effectively curbing money laundering and tax evasion throughout the community just increased tenfold! In a previous article, we delved into...

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The notion of ‘Enhanced Due Diligence’ in all-things ‘Compliance’

In a report published by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the 21st of May 2021, concerning ‘common control failings identified in anti-money laundering...

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AML Reforms at an EU Level

Introduction On July the 20th 2021, the European Commission publicly announced its presentation of the ‘most ambitious package of measures’ to combat Money Laundering and...

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A brief appreciation of the 6th AML Directive

The EU’s unwavering commitment to comprehensively combat threats posed by Money Laundering (and funding of Terrorism) across the Union has been further strengthened by the...

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Trademark Registration – Considerations & Observations

Introduction Inasmuch as client relocation, consultancy and the provision of company services form the bedrock of DW&P Dr. Werner & Partner’s core functions, a less...

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A brief appreciation of Dissolutions & Winding-Ups within the context of the Companies Act (Malta)

Whilst the business of company service providers (CSPs), more often than not, includes the constitution and incorporation of companies, it is worth mentioning the process...

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An in-depth appreciation of the proposed changes to the CSP Sector in Malta

Introduction. The Maltese islands benefit from the fact that they inherently rest on a relatively stable part of the African plate – with major earthquakes...

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Outsourcing Obligations of Subject Persons

Introduction In an ever challenging and complicated world, the concept of ‘outsourcing’ has gained further traction amongst subject persons who seek to outsource a portion...

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Dealing with High-Risk and Non-Reputable Jurisdictions.

Introduction. More often than not, the terms ‘High-Risk’ and ‘Non-Reputable’ countries are often used interchangeably within the context of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing...

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Corporate Governance – why all the fuss?

INTRODUCTION. In February of 2020, the MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority) launched a stakeholder consultation outlining several proposals for the setting-up of a comprehensive principles-based...

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