QROPS in Malta

There's every reason to expect pension funds to take off in a significant way in Malta now that the jurisdiction has obtained HMRC recognition and the first few QROPS funds have been launched. I intend to write more extensively on this topic some time in the near future, but in the meantime you can read more about the topic by following this link to our website: click here. You can read more about what is compelling QROPS to choose Malta as their home by follow this link.

Dr Charles Cassar
Financial Services Lawyer
Chetcuti Cauchi

The Malta Depositor and Investor Compensation Schemes - analysis

We've just uploaded a detailed report on the Malta depositor and investor compensation schemes. These are important pillars of the Maltese financial system Here's a sample of the text:

Depositor and Investor Compensation Schemes have been introduced as a means of safeguarding depositors and investors from the losses that might be incurred if a credit institution or an investment firm is unable to fulfill its obligations and repay money owed to or belonging to its clients upon demand...

You can read the full article here.

Dr Charles Cassar
Financial Services Lawyer
Chetcuti Cauchi

HFM Week - Malta Special

HFM week have just published my article on the likely impact of the AIFMD on the Maltese hedge funds industry in the Malta special report. In the article I argue that while AIFMD poses some challenges to the local industry, overall the directive is more of an opportunity than a threat, especially thanks to the new passporting regime. Hedge funds all over the world are likely to be reconsidering their domicile options for the next few years and Malta's various attractions are likely to allow it to further cement its position as a market leading hedge funds jurisdiction.

You can find the text of the article on our website here.

You can find the original article here.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss the article of the Maltese hedge funds regime in general.

Dr Charles Cassar
Financial Services Lawyer
Chetcuti Cauchi

Malta to bring Sun and Sea to Harrods, London

Malta will be showcased prominently at the prestigious Harrods store in London throughout March this year. Malta's presence at Harrods is expected to attract attention from the City as more and more investors seek more favourable investment destinations like the European Island of Malta.

Chetcuti Cauchi will be hosting a seminar on Malta's role as a gateway to doing business in Europe and North Africa.