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MFSA publishes Guidance Document on “Fit & Proper” Assessments

The MFSA (the "Authority") has issued a guidance document on the fitness and properness assessment which is currently applied by the Authority. This document outlines the high-level principles that must be adhered to in order to safeguard and ensure the integrity of the financial services sector.In assessing the fitness and properness of individuals proposed for, or holding, approved positions, the Authority assesses the following four criteria:i. Competence;ii. Reputation;iii. Conflicts of Interest and Independence of Mind; andiv. Time Commitment. It is important to note that this assessment is an on-going requirement and thus, even when individuals are approved, they will still…
MamoTCV Advocates
10th July 2019
Insurance & Reinsurance

MAMO TCV Advocates speaker and panel member at FinanceMalta London event on Malta’s Proposition for UK Financial Services on the 21st February 2019.

FinanceMalta is organizing an event entitled 'Malta's Proposition for UK Financial Services' with a high-level focus on Malta, consisting of four focused discussions on Asset Management, Insurance, Private Wealth, and Blockchain. Ms. Romina Bonnici, Senior Manager-Regulatory & Compliance at Mamo TCV Advocates, will be addressing an introductory speech during the Insurance discussion on Malta's landscape of opportunities in insurance. Ms. Bonnici will also be a panel speaker on the insurance panel discussion. Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or legal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Edmond…
Romina Bonnici
20th February 2019
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Investment Services & Funds

European Parliament adopts the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive

Barely a year following the implementation of the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive, the European Parliament has adopted a new directive which aims to add further layers to the European anti-money laundering framework. The 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive ("5AMLD") was adopted on the 19th of April 2018, and should be fully implemented into national law by the various Member States from eighteen months to the date in which it is published in the Official Journal. The 5AMLD contains several key amendments to the existing directives, mainly:1. Register of Beneficial OwnersThe 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive brought about the obligation for EU Member…
Luke Mizzi
24th April 2018
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Investment Services & Funds

European Parliament adopts the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive

Barely a year following the implementation of the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive, the European Parliament has adopted a new directive which aims to add further layers to the European anti-money laundering framework. The 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive ("5AMLD") was adopted on the 19th of April 2018, and should be fully implemented into national law by the various Member States from eighteen months to the date in which it is published in the Official Journal. The 5AMLD contains several key amendments to the existing directives, mainly:1. Register of Beneficial OwnersThe 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive brought about the obligation for EU Member…
Luke Mizzi
24th April 2018