Funds & Asset Management 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 and management services — from MFSA licensing to administration and SPVs.

Fund Formation & Management

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 as both the Asset Wealth Management and the policymakers seem set on an irreversible course of action

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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