Court of Appeal overturns Court of Magistrates libel judgment in a victorious ruling for freedom of the press

Court of Appeal overturns Court of Magistrates libel judgment in a victorious ruling for freedom of the press

The Court of Appeal in its Inferior competence has recently overturned a decision taken by the Court of Magistrates (Malta) back in October 2018 by virtue of which the newspaper ‘The Malta Independent’  was condemned to pay €3,000 in libel damages to  two auditors...
MFSA Guidance notes on Politically Exposed Persons

MFSA Guidance notes on Politically Exposed Persons

On the 8th of October, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced issued “guidance notes” on Politically Exposed Persons (PEP’s) as part of its implementing procedure, to ensure its effort to enhance Anti-Money Laundering legislation. This announcement...