Category: Expert Posts

Source of Funds and Source of Wealth – are we asking for too much?

Introduction; Differentiating between SoF and SoW; Why we ask for this information; When do we ask for this information; Categories and common example of SoW;...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

Liquidity crisis in times of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – How to avoid financial constraints

How to get more liquidity in times of Coronavirus. Tips from experts. Confidence in the financial markets has weakened since the financial crisis of 2008....

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An article from Urs Fischer

7 Things you need to know about the AML/CFT Implementing Procedures to the Virtual Financial Assets Sector

It is the moment all MLROs and Compliance Officers within the local Virtual Financial Asset sphere have been waiting for – the publication of the...

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An article from Malcolm Wallbank

The Extraordinary General Meeting

Every company duly registered under the Companies Act shall convene an Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year. We have already dealt with the requirement...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Camilleri

Exit taxation – is free movement blocked and who is affected from this at all?

In times of networking, living abroad, free movement within the European Union, extended globalization and mobility, people more often do not spend their whole life...

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An article from Urs Fischer

An appreciation of the key updates to the FIAU’s Implementing Procedures – Part I

The FIAU’s Implementing Procedures are issued by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) to implement the PMLFTR (Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism...

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An article from Urs Fischer

Summary to the MFSA Circular regarding Amendments to Chapter 3 of the Rulebook

Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook applies to VFA Service Providers who are seeking to obtain their license within the VFA sphere as per the...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Risk-based approach to Supervision or Monitoring of VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Provider)

Risk-based approach and what it entails When tackling AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism), the risk-based approach aims to build those measures to prevent...

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An article from Urs Fischer

Summary of the MFSA Circular to VFA Service Providers

The MFSA issued a Circular on 6th September 2019 to the VFA Service Providers. The Circular is regarding the licensing requirements. VFA Service Providers who...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Setting up a Crypto Exchange in Malta

Introduction. The popularity of Crypto-Exchanges is on the rise. With more entrepreneurs willing to set up these platforms, it makes sense to analyse the important...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

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