Email James James Farrugia Vcard Partner | Malta James Farrugia is the Partner spearheading the firm’s investment services and funds licensing and regulatory consultancy activities. Leveraging his extensive experience working with the local competent authority, James is able to offer clients sound insight and practical solutions to their regulatory challenges. More recently, he has been involved in assisting a number of blockchain-based projects. James regularly contributes to international journals associated with investment funds and has addressed a number of local and international conferences focusing on this sector. Languages: English, Italian, Maltese James Farrugia is very knowledgeable about digital assets and related regulations and very pragmatic. His team is super responsive and client friendly.The Legal 500, 2023 Practice areas Asset management Financial crime advisory Financial services regulation Fintech & blockchain Fund custody Investment funds Investment services & funds Investment services regulation Career & education Career: Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2015 Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2008 Malta Financial Services Authority: 2001 - 2008 Education: Master of Science (International Securities, Investments and Banking), 2005 (Reading) Master of Arts (Financial Services), 2004 (Malta) Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), 2000 (Malta) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 1998 (Malta) Memberships: Certified Public Accountant, 2003 Latest insights January 31, 2022 ESMA’s Common Supervisory Action on the valuation of UCITS and open-ended AIFs by James Farrugia January 6, 2022 ESMA Guidelines on the application of the appropriateness assessment and execution-only requirements under MiFID II by James Farrugia March 16, 2020 The changing face of European regulation by James Farrugia More insights