While Shariah-compliant funds represent an important component of Islamic finance, the development of sukuk has arguably played an even more transformative role in integrating Islamic finance with global capital markets. Frequently described as �
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has issued a Circular addressed to Central Securities Depositories, investment firms, and other market stakeholders concerning the upcoming transition to a T+1 settlement cycle under Regulation (
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Islamic finance has grown significantly over the past few decades, positioning itself as a vital segment of the global financial system. Indeed, this area has drawn increasing attention from regulators, investors, and market operators alike. A suk
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Capital Markets Rules applicable to the Institutional Financial Securities Market (“IFSM”), a regulated market operated by the Malta
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On the 9th July 2025 the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) issued a circular detailing the findings of its 2024 thematic review into the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of company announcements by publicly listed entities. The
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We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Swissquote, Integra Private Wealth Management, and Invesco for inviting our team to the Financial Horizons 2025 conference. It was a privilege to attend this insightful event, where we gained valuable
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What is the minimum share capital needed for Business in Malta? The short answer is: It depends! It depends on the type of entity chosen from the options, the Maltese legal framework offers. For separate legal entities, these are mainly companies
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has recently issued a circular, dated November 10, 2023, addressing market participants on the Guidelines for Reporting under Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, known as the European Market Infrastruct
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On the 24th January 2021, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) issued a circular aimed at relevant stakeholders on the updates made to the procedures pertinent to applications for admissibility to listing and the approval of prospec
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