Revising Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook – MFSA issues new Consultation Document
The MFSA has, on 21 May 2024, issued a consultation on the revised Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook (‘FIR/03’) which will be applicable to both payment institutions and electronic money institutions once finalised.
‘Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value’ the importance of comparing like with like
In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal’) on 5th October 2022 in the names James D’Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited (and confirmed by the Court of Appeal on 12th July 2023),
Navigating Malta’s financial landscape: Ganado Advocates hosts Milan event
On May 16th, Ganado Advocates and the Maltese Embassy in Italy collaborated to host an event in Milan focusing on regulatory developments in the Maltese financial services industry.
If the shoe fits, register the design in time
In ‘Puma v European Union Intellectual Property Office’ (Case T-647/22), decided on 6 March 2024,
Harmonising ESG and sustainable fund names across the EU – New ESMA Guidelines
Further to the public statement issued on 14 December 2023, ESMA has issued a final report outlining the guidelines in relation to fund names which utilise ESG or sustainability-related terms (the “Guidelines”).
Ganado Advocates at the IFSP Annual Conference 2024
The Institute of Financial Services Practitioners is set to host its annual conference on 22 May, 2024, at the Hilton Malta.
GRC in Malta: The role of succession planning in corporate governance
This article outlines the importance of succession planning as a basic tenet of good corporate governance.
The GCEU comments on the Enduring Nature of a Trademark’s Reputation
On the 24th of April 2024, the General Court of the European Union (the “GCEU” or the “Court”),
Financial Services Compliance in Malta
Ganado Advocates has contributed the Malta chapter in the 2024 edition of Lexology Panoramic: Financial Services Compliance.
Corporate M&A in Malta
Ganado Advocates has contributed the Malta chapter in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Corporate M&A Global Practice Guide.