Malta M&A Watch: Regulation of Foreign Subsidies – Impact on M&A Transactions
With the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market) (the “FSR”)[1] and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1441 (the “Implementing Rules”) having now entered into force,
Malta: a state-of-the-art regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have transformed finance, created investor opportunities, and disrupted traditional institutions.
GOING PUBLIC THROUGH SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION VEHICLE (SPAC)
Understanding SPAC Special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC) is regarded as a “blank check” company without any business interest or performance history, set up specifically for raising capital from the public for purposes of acquiring a target company. A company can go public through the traditional initial public offering (IPO), or through the novel option of …
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Open Banking in Nigeria: Legal Considerations for Data Sharing in Financial Services
“Economies that embrace data sharing for finance could see GDP gains of between 1 and 5 per cent by 2030, with benefits flowing to consumers and financial institutions.” -McKinsey Introduction Data is considered one of the most valuable assets in the world today. The amount of data being collected has grown exponentially with the rapid …
Credit Rating Agencies: Overview and Registration Requirements in Nigeria
Introduction Credit rating agencies play a vital role in the global financial market, by providing independent assessments of a company’s creditworthiness to investors. These agencies offer opinions on the financial status and ability of entities that issue financial instruments such as bonds, stocks, and other fixed securities to fulfil their obligations. Additionally, as a result …
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AN OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
Introduction Choosing the right legal structure for your organization is essential for its overall effectiveness and success. The Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA), which regulates the registration of entities in Nigeria, provides four options: business name, company, partnership, and incorporated trustee. It is important to understand the different organizational structures, their nuances, and …
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
Objectives The exploitation of oil, gas, or minerals is usually treated as a sovereign, national policy and administration issue. However, in other to foster the development of a competitive economic region and integration into the Global Economy, it is necessary to adopt international best practices and standards that are directly related to the oil and …
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OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN MINING SECTOR: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Introduction Nigeria is richly endowed with abundance of mineral resources. The country boasts of more than 40 valuable mineral deposits including clay and kaolin, gold, gypsum, iron ore, lead and zinc, phosphate, and tin across the 36 States.
Substantial Developments of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Legislation
On 26 January 2023, a new Consumer Protection Act (“the Act”) will enter into force, which combines the provisions of the currently applicable Consumer Protection Act and the Act on the Protection of Consumers against Unfair Commercial Practices.
A Lifeline for Data Transfers: EU-US Data Privacy Framework Is Back On
In the long-awaited aftermath of the havoc caused by the CJEU’s decision (adopted in 2020 in the famous Schrems II case) to invalidate the previously existing EU-US Privacy Shield Framework,