The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1291 (the “Implementing Regulation“) entered into force on 5 July 2026, introducing a revised set of implementing technical standards on insider list formats and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1210. The amendments, introduced as part of the Listing Act’s objective of reducing administrative burdens, remove a number of personal data fields […]
Camilleri Preziosi is pleased to announce that it has been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 as a leading firm in Private Wealth Law. This recognition is the result of an independent and in-depth market analysis conducted by Chambers and Partners, coupled with a thorough assessment of our firm’s experience, expertise and […]
On 10th July 2026, the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 were published by virtue of Legal Notice 184 of 2026, which Regulations entered into effect immediately. Aimed at bringing the current Maltese beneficial ownership regime more in line with the latest EU AML legislation, these Regulations have introduced a number of […]
On 23 June 2026, the Central Bank of Malta (the “CBM”) published a Notice on the Supervisory Expectations on Fraud Risk Mitigation in the Instant Payments Environment (the “Notice”), addressed to payment service providers (“PSPs”) providing instant payment services in Malta. The Notice follows the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/886 on instant credit transfers […]
There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of May 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas. On the 6th of May 2026, the Companies Act (Central Data Repository) Regulations, 2026 were published. These regulations establish the legal framework governing the creation, maintenance and administration of […]
For years, many organisations have relied on unwritten practices when determining pay. Managers knew why one employee earned more than another; HR understood the rationale; and employees complied. The reasoning existed, but often only in people’s heads. That approach is no longer enough. On 5 June 2026, Malta transposed Directive (EU) 2023/970, commonly referred to […]
A notable regulatory change has taken effect concerning the process for submitting annual financial reports prepared in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (“ESEF”). Companies subject to these requirements should take note of the following developments. Prior to the entry into force of the amendments referred to below, companies obliged to prepare annual financial […]
Camilleri Preziosi is proud to announce that the firm has once again sponsored the Customer Focus Award as part of JA Malta’s Start-Up Programme. This continues the firm’s commitment to supporting JA Malta‘s vision of improving young people’s understanding of business and entrepreneurship, and educating and empowering them to achieve success in their working life. Vanessa de Costa Palmer and Alexia […]
Legal Notice 102 of 2026 was published earlier this week and will come into force within 2 months of its publication. These amendments mark a significant step forward in recognising the rights of working parents whose children are born outside Malta. The new regulations apply to workers whether employed on a full-time, part-time, indefinite, or […]
Since February 2026, the situation in Iran and the wider region has escalated. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already led to significant increases in global prices for oil and gas, with significant price effects felt across sectors of the European economy in all Member States. Between 27 February 2026 and […]