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FIAU issues circular extending REQ submission deadline

 The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has on the 16 March 2020 issued a circular informing all subject persons that the deadline for submission of the REQ has been extended. The current deadline for submission is the 4 May 2020. The late penalty submission penalty fee has also been suspended for REQs submitted by COB 4 May 2020. Additional information including an update on COVID-19 business continuity measures adopted by the FIAU can be accessed here. Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or legal assistance, please do not…
MamoTCV Advocates
18th March 2020
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Court Closure and Suspension of Legal Terms

On the 13th of March 2020, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Superintendent of Public Health, being the person legally responsible for public health in Malta, has, through the publication of Legal Notice 65 of 2020, ordered the closure of the Courts of Malta as well as the Court Registry for an indefinite term commencing on the 16th of March 2020. In an attempt to limit the possibly hazardous and unnecessary gathering of large groups of persons, this order establishes the closure of all courts, regardless of their competence and jurisdiction, as well as…
Kirk Brincau
18th March 2020
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COVID-19 Update: Extension of Legal Times

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Superintendent of Public Health has issued Legal Notice 75 of 2020 entitled 'Suspension of Legal Times relating to Promise of Sale Agreements, Notarial and other related matters (Epidemics and Infectious Diseases) Order, 2020' on 17 March 2020.The Superintendent of Public Health has ordered the closure of all courts. Through this Legal Notice, the Superintendent of Public Health has also suspended the running of all the legal terms imposed on notaries public by law with regard to the registering of any deed, will, act or private writing, or any period within which notaries public have…
MamoTCV Advocates
18th March 2020
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COVID-19 Update: Closure of Public Places

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Superintendent of Public Health issued Legal Notice 76 of 2020 entitled 'Closure of Places Open to the Public Order, 2020' on 17 March 2020. The Legal Notice orders that all bars, restaurants, cafeterias, snack bars, cinemas, gyms, museums, exhibitions, clubs, discotheques, night clubs, open-air markets, indoor swimming pools, the national swimming pool, gaming premises – including controlled gaming premises, bingo halls, casinos, gaming parlours, lotto booths and betting shops be closed due to the outbreak. This notwithstanding, the Legal Notice allows restaurants, snack bars and kiosks to continue to provide their delivery and take-away…
MamoTCV Advocates
18th March 2020
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COVID19 MeasuresInsurance & Reinsurance

MFSA issues circulars in the light of COVID-19 outbreak

Amidst the constant unfolding of the situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has recently issued a number of circulars targeted at the local financial services sector in general and also sector specific.  The following is an overview of the COVID-19 related circulars issued by the MFSA between the 10th March and the 13th March 2020: A.MFSA General Circularsa)MFSA expects licensed firms to have in place COVID-19 Contingency and Business Continuity PlansOn the 10th March 2020, MFSA issued a general circular applicable to all local financial services reguslated entities highlighting the MFSA expectations that regulated firms take…
Romina Bonnici
17th March 2020
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Identity Malta Agency – COVID-19: Current Implemented Measures

With respect to the outbreak of COVID-19, Identity Malta Agency have communicated the below information, which shall be implemented with immediate effect:1. Customer Care DeskThe customer care desk will not be engaging in direct contact with individuals. Nonetheless, should assistance be required, any queries may be forwarded to eresidence.ima@gov.mt or call on 00356 2590 4800.2. Third country nationals and the single permitAny employee, whose residence card is set to expire between 13th March and 31st March, shall communicate this with their employer who is to carry out the renewal through Identity Malta's online platform. Identity Malta will only accept applications…
Julian Fenech Adami
16th March 2020