International Regulatory Updates
JUNE 07, 2012
    Who should read this paper?
This document will be of interest to all stakeholders involved in the securities markets. It is primarily of interest to competent authorities and firms that are subject to MiFID II and MiFIR – in particular, investment firms and credit institutions performing invest                ...
            
		    JUNE 01, 2012
    Inside this issue:
 	MFSA Annual Report 2011
 	Malta International Risk and Insurance Congress 2012
 	New Enforcement Unit at MFSA
 	IOSCO Consultation Document - Principles of Liquidity Risk Management for Collective Investment Schemes
 	IOSCO Consultation Document – Money Market Fund Syst                ...
            
		    MAY 22, 2012
    The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is pleased to present the
2011 Annual Report on its activities and operations.
Once again, the MFSA is able to report that it had a successful year
in meeting its obligations in licensing, regulation and supervision,
in consumer affairs, involvemen                ...
            
		    APRIL 30, 2012
    Inside this issue:
 	Companies Act (Recognised Incorporated Cell Companies) Regulations and Investment Services Rules for Recognised Incorporated Cell Companies and Incorporated Cells
 	Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) and the Capital Requirements Regulations (CRR)
 	Depositor Compensation                 ...
            
		    MARCH 30, 2012
    Inside this issue:
 	Continuing Professional Development Course for Directors of Investment companies and Investment Funds
 	Mind the gap!
 	Maltese Protected Cell Companies
 	Captive Review “Power 50” - The most influential people in the international captive insurance industry revealed
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		    MARCH 02, 2012
    Inside this issue:
 	Irish Stock Exchange and Malta Stock
 	Exchange launch European Wholesale Securities Market
 	Malta recommended for taking steps to reduce administrative burdens
 	Malta International Risk & Insurance Congress 2012
 	Update to the ESMA Q&A on Money Market Funds
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		    MARCH 02, 2012
    Inside this issue:
 	Irish Stock Exchange and Malta Stock Exchange launch European Wholesale Securities Market
 	Malta recommended for taking steps to reduce administrative burdens
 	Malta International Risk & Insurance Congress 2012
 	Update to the ESMA Q&A on Money Market Funds
 	ES                ...
            
		    FEBRUARY 22, 2012
    On 21st February 2012, the Council of the European Union adopted a Regulation on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps. The adoption of this Regulation follows the agreement reached with the European Parliament in first reading on 18th October 2011 and subsequent approval by the                 ...
            
		    FEBRUARY 22, 2012
    The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) announces a joint venture with the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) to launch the European Wholesale Securities Market (EWSM), a new market for wholesale fixedincome debt securities. The ISE will own 80% of the new market with the MSE having a 20% shareholding.
The EWSM w                ...
            
		    FEBRUARY 01, 2012
    Low cost, efficient regulation and access to the European Union are the three key attributes that are putting Malta increasingly on the wish-list of financial firms looking for a regulatory jurisdiction, says Seonaid Mackenzie, Managing Partner at Sturgeon Ventures.
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