European Parliament Adopts a Resolution on the Restitution of Plundered Artwork
A potential new law on plundered art and cultural artefacts.
MasterCard Fined €570 Million for Breaching Competition Rules
European Commission fines MasterCard €570 million for its anti-competitive conduct in setting inter-regional interchange fees.
Regulations to Aid Undertakings Providing Professional Training to Employees
Financial aid to undertakings which train their employees.
Amendments to the Family Business Act Come Into Force
Changes to the Family Business Act provide further clarity on the status of family businesses established in Malta.
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention
EU Regime on Greener Ship Recycling Enters into Force
EU Regime on Greener Ship Recycling enters into force.
Merchant Shipping Directorate issues Non-Convention Vessel Code
Merchant Shipping Directorate issues Non-Convention Vessel Code.
Employee Share Schemes
Employee Share Schemes. Employee share schemes have not been as widely used in Malta as they have in some of our European neighbours. However, in general, companies use employee share schemes to attract, retain and reward talent by offering their employees a share in the success they help to create in the company. They provide …
EU Adopts Regulation Prohibiting Geo-Blocking
The EU has adopted a new Regulation prohibiting unjustified geo-blocking, effective from 3 December 2018.
Update to the Circular addressed to Credit Institutions on the imposition of negative interest rates
News Update: Update to the Circular addressed to Credit Institutions on the imposition of negative interest rates on euro denominated deposits