MSE’s strategy and the outlook for the Maltese capital markets
In the second episode of the ‘Ganado Meets Finance’ podcast, Nicholas Curmi, partner and head of the capital markets practice at Ganado Advocates, meets the Malta Stock Exchange’s Executive Chairman Joseph Portelli for a frank chat on the inner workings of the Malta Stock Exchange, and the way forward for the Maltese capital markets space.
Malta becomes one of the first EU Member States to integrate with BORIS
In terms of the Fifth and Sixth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives [1] (“AMLDs”), the European Commission issued a communication accompanied by a series of reports paving the way forward for further discussions on the improvement of the anti-money laundering EU framework.
Exploring DORA – the key features
The reliance of financial entities on the use of technology within their business infrastructure is increasingly on the rise, given that it helps save on costs, increases efficiency and ultimately benefits consumers by offering a better end product. A number of insurance undertakings are in fact increasingly incorporating ‘tech’ within their product-lines and services, as …
ECJ rules on the passenger’s right to compensation from non-EU air carriers
The European Court of Justice (the “ECJ”), on 7 April 2022, delivered a preliminary ruling with regards to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 which establishes common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights (the “Air Passenger Rights Regulation”) and as a result, has extended …
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EBA issues Guidelines on policies and procedures in relation to Compliance Management and the role and responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer
On 2 August 2021, the European Banking Authority (the “EBA”) launched a public consultation on the on policies and procedures in relation to compliance management and the role and responsibilities of the anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”) compliance officer under Article 8 and Chapter VI of Directive (EU) 2015/849 [1].
Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field – Dr. Paul Micallef Grimaud
In the third episode of the “Ganado Meets Tech” podcast, Ganado Advocates’ IP/TMT partner Paul Micallef Grimaud, met with consultant nuclear medicine physician, Dr. Andrew Mallia, Professor Alexiei Dingli – University of Malta Senior Lecturer of Artificial Intelligence and entrepreneur and lawyer Dr. Gege Gatt to look at how AI is positively impacting the health sector and providing …
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