By Dr Louis de Gabriele (pictured), Camillieri Preziosi Advocates – In recent years, the Maltese jurisdiction has continued to consolidate its reputation as a fund domicile of choice for fund promoters and managers alike. Having emerged as a cost-effective jurisdiction for funds, Malta
Despite Malta introducing a legal framework for securitisation in 2006, the financial crash meant that it was rarely used until around 2012. But there are signs that securitisation is gaining some momentum locally. This is being helped by a dedicated
Following Malta's implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), it is possible to set-up Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in Malta in accordance with the AIFMD. Nevertheless, the existing Professional Investor Fund (PIF) regime has been retained in parallel
Malta's financial services industry has been continuously evolving since it joined the EU in 2004. The island has a buoyant banking and insurance sector, a trust and pensions sector, and along with its funds industry, has been growing in the
FinanceMalta was set up in 2007 to holistically promote the various sectors of Malta's financial industry. FinanceMalta not only focuses on the fund management industry but also covers the insurance sector, trust and foundations sector and wealth management and as
Arthur J Gallagher has enhanced its liability and crime insurance solution for investment managers IMI Pro to provide its broadest cover yet. The Gallagher-designed policy, backed by ‘A+’ rated capacity, responds to the needs of managers and funds by covering
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has voted to propose amendments to existing regulations in order to provide additional clarity to swap counterparties and registered entities regarding their reporting obligations for cleared swap transactions; and to improve the efficiency
Marshall Bailey (pictured), president of ACI Financial Markets Association, comments on the release of the Fair and Effective Markets Review (FEMR)… We welcome the recommendations set out in the Fair and Effective Markets Review (FEMR), which sets the foundation for
For London-based managers who are still trying to get their heads around the various machinations of the AIFMD, and where best to set up an EU-regulated fund, help is on its way. On 11 June 2015, at Malta House in Piccadilly,
In today’s increasingly complex and evolving regulatory environment, fund managers expect their providers to have a sophisticated risk management framework that meets global, regional and local standards. “The reality is we are facing increasingly risk-conscious clients who are very aware that
