Banking & Fintech Newsletter – Issue No. 40 Authors: Leonard Bonello, Roberta Carabott Published on February 8, 2024 Banking & Fintech newsletter – issue 40 is now available In this issue: News bulletin The new Consumer Credit Directive New Directive on distance marketing and conclusion of financial services contracts Public consultation on guidelines on the management of ESG risks ESAs release initial rules under DORA for ICT and third-party risk management; MFSA consults on national implementation CESOP Directive transposed into national law via amendments to the VAT Regulations Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Agreement Publication of Bill amending the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFAA) Changes to Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook published by the MFSA Guidance on ML/TF risk factors extended to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) EBA’s third consultation package and the Commission’s Delegated Acts in relation to MiCA ESMA consults on reverse solicitation under MiCA Insights Governance and management of climate-related and environmental risks as two of the ECB’s supervisory priorities for 2024-2025 GRC in Malta: Preparing for Regulatory Compliance Visits – Best Practices for Success Register your interest for our upcoming Annual Banking & Payments Law Seminar here. Go back