Investment Funds in Malta: Insights & Updates

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Malta is an established EU fund domicile. This hub gathers zeta.'s analysis of Malta's fund structures and regulation, alongside our fund formation services — from MFSA licensing to administration and SPVs.

Fund Formation

Fund structures, licensing categories and administration in Malta.

Special Limited Partnership Funds: A New Investment Framework in Malta

Malta's new Investment Services Act regulations established Special Limited Partnership Funds as an innovative collective investment structure…

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An Update to the Protected Cell Company Regime

Malta introduced amendments modifying the Protected Cell Company regime for insurance businesses, restricting liability limitations and enhancing…

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MFSA Launches Framework for Notified PIFs

A streamlined notification process for Notified Professional Investor Funds taking just 10 working days to launch with lower setup costs.

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Amendments to Investment Services Rulebooks Malta

The MFSA issued a circular detailing amendments to the Investment Services Rulebooks, relevant for industry stakeholders in investment services.

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ESG Is Here to Stay: Asset Managers and Policymakers Set on an Irreversible Course

Institutional investors increasingly prioritising ESG considerations in private market investments, with most planning to cease non-ESG investments by…

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EU Regulations on Disclosure and Transparency for Investment Funds: A Closer Look

EU disclosure and transparency regulations governing investment funds, focusing on UCITS and AIFMD directives and Malta's favourable regulatory…

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Consultation Paper Launched by ESMA – Risk of ‘Greenwashing’ in Fund Names

ESMA proposed draft guidelines to address misleading sustainability claims in fund names, establishing an 80% ESG investment threshold.

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The MFSA revisits the Notified AIF Regime (NAIF)

Updated NAIF regime with faster prospectus acknowledgment and expanded investment options including the ability for a Notified AIF to acquire loans.

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MFSA Circular to the Industry on Brexit

Malta's financial authority issued guidance for licensed institutions preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020.

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MFSA Publishes Revised Loan Funds Rules Framework

Updated regulatory framework for collective investment schemes investing through loans, balancing pragmatism with sound oversight.

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Important Update on UCITS and AIF Depository Rules

MFSA guidance on new custodian requirements under UCITS and AIFMD directives including asset segregation rules.

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UK FCA Temporary Permissions Regime

Maltese financial firms using EU passporting rights must apply to the UK FCA's Temporary Permissions Regime before Brexit.

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Establishing a Collective Investment Scheme in Malta

Guide to establishing a collective investment scheme in Malta under the MFSA regulatory framework.

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Why Should Asset Managers Settle for Malta?

The advantages of Malta as a jurisdiction for asset managers and investment fund operations.

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CIMA Reveals Deal with Gibraltar in Wake of Brexit

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority reveals a deal with Gibraltar following the Brexit referendum.

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MFSA Issues Consultation Document About UCITS V Directive

The MFSA issued a consultation document regarding the implementation of the UCITS V Directive in Malta.

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MFSA's New Fund Structure to Strengthen Malta's Position as a Domicile of Choice

New fund structure introduced by the MFSA to strengthen Malta's position as a preferred fund domicile.

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