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Navigating EMIR 3: What Does it Mean for Market Participants

The financial regulatory landscape in the European Union is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of EMIR 3, which took effect on 24 December 2024. Designed to enhance the EU’s financial infrastructure, EMIR 3 and the changes set out therein, aim to improve market stability, reduce dependence on non-EU clearinghouses, and streamline the process for derivatives clearing.

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Key Insights on the MFSA’s Circular to the Industry on the Authorisation Process for MiCA Applicants

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has issued an important circular to provide extensive guidance on the licensing and authorisation process for crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”) under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2023 on markets in crypto-assets and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, 2024 (“MiCA Act”) along with the additional legal notices which were published.

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Building Trust and Integrity: A snapshot of the MFSA’s Corporate Governance Code

Corporate governance is more than just a system of rules; it serves as the cornerstone for organisations to establish trust, accountability, and sustainable value. Governance is characterised as the framework that guides and manages companies, influencing not just the boardroom but also the broader social, legal, and economic dynamics that dictate how businesses function and are held responsible. The significance of effective governance guarantees transparency and efficiency while harmonising corporate interests with those of various stakeholders, such as employees, customers, and the broader community.

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New MFSA Circular Unveils the MiCA Rulebook and the Regulatory Updates introduced under FIR/03

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has taken a significant step in the local implementation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”), with the issuance of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”). The latter legislative instrument applies to entities governed by the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (Chapter 647 of the Laws of Malta) (“MiCA Act”), and has been published alongside updates to Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook (“FIR/03”), which regulates Payment Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions.

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