Year: 2019

MFSA publishes guidance on the “fit and proper” assessments

On the 2nd July 2019 the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a Guidance on the Fitness and Properness Assessments applied by the Authority.In assessing fitness and properness, the MFSA assesses: [i] competence; [ii] reputation; [iii] solvency [iv] conflicts of interest and independence of mind; and [v] time commitment. The guidance document seeks to provide further detail […]

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An enjoyable evening at the CSB Group Summer Networking Reception

[gdlr_video url=”https://youtu.be/Y9XtS9NXNNI” ]The Summer Networking Reception has become a yearly event on CSB Group’s calendar. The evening, held once again on our Penthouse Terrace, proved to be another enjoyable occasion. Attendees were entertained with chilled drinks, delicious hors d’oeuvres and with exceptional music by a band led by the renowned George Curmi (Puse’).Michael J. Zammit, […]

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Malta – A Progressive Regulatory Approach to DLT, AI and Cryptocurrencies

Malta’s progressive attitude towards DLTs and Artificial Intelligence has led to a world first legislation which governs those entities providing services to the crypto and digital asset space including crypto custodians and crypto exchanges. Through the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFAA), the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act (MDIAA) and the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act […]

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The MGA reminds licensees of their Audited Financial Statements and submission obligations

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has reminding all licensees of the requirement to submit their Audited Financial Statements within 180 days from the end of their financial year. With regards to Corporate Group Licences, all Group companies covered by the latter shall submit their individual Audited Financial Statements. Moreover, in accordance with Article 41 (2) […]

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CSB Group to attend the Gaming Regulators European Forum

CSB Group has been invited to participate in the upcoming Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF), taking place from the 21st to the 23rd of May 2019 in Limassol, Cyprus. The forum will explore the boundaries between gambling and financial regulation while addressing topics like Alternative Payment Options, Virtual currencies and gambling regulation.GREF is an international […]

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EU Banking Updates – Risk Reducing measures for the EU Banking System

A comprehensive suite of legislative updates, have been approved and shall be adopted by the European Council with the aim of reducing risks in the banking sector to further reinforce the ability of credit institutions (banks) to withstand possible shocks. The legislative updates contain amendments to the Capital Requirement Regulation (CRR) and the Capital Requirements […]

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Women in Accounting

Established in 1987, CSB Group started as a small family business and has today flourished into an 80+ strong organisation. Presently, the Client Accounting department is the largest team within the Corporate Services business, supporting a large portfolio of international and local clients. The department employs 14 accounting professionals, each with their own area of […]

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