James Debono
FinTech Guide 2024
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James is an Associate within Ganado Advocates’ banking and finance team, assisting institutional as well as start up clients on various regulatory matters, particularly in the fintech space, particularly payment and e-money institutions, credit institutions, blockchain and crowdfunding platforms. Besides being involved in financing transactions, James advises clients on corporate matters including formation of companies, corporate governance, and general company law.
Prior to joining the banking and finance team, James formed part of the corporate finance team and the investment services and funds team, focusing on corporate restructurings, and the setting up of investment services providers and funds from the Malta Financial Services Authority.
James is also a visiting lecturer and examiner at the University of Malta.
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ESMA Consults: Crypto-Asset Classification and MiCA's Reverse Solicitation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just published two consultation papers on two important aspects under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Malta: a state-of-the-art regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have transformed finance, created investor opportunities, and disrupted traditional institutions.
EU Court's Landmark Ruling: Restricting Financial Ties to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Fina
CJEU validates penalties against PrivatBank for AML violations and supports anti-money laundering measures.
ESMA and EBA issue Inaugural Consultation Packages under MICA
Under MiCA, both the ESMA and the EBA have been empowered to develop technical standards and guidelines.
MiCA obtains green light from European Council
The European Council has just announced that it has adopted the long-awaited Market in Crypto Assets Regulation (“MiCA”), the world's first pan-national regulatory framework governing crypto-assets.
MiCA – Landmark crypto regulation approved by EU Parliament
The European Parliament has given the final approval to the new MiCA which is the first harmonized EU framework governing crypto-assets. It introduces 3 regulatory regimes, including one for issuers of stablecoins & one for entities providing services in respect of crypto-assets.
EBA – legal certainty under PSD3 through merging and demerging of services
The Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is outdated and complex, failing to keep up with digital payments' needs. The EBA has proposed changes to ensure a consistent approach across the EU and avoid regulatory arbitrage. One proposed change is to merge electronic money accounts and payment accounts. T
PSD3 – Through the lens of the European Banking Authority
The main objectives of the Payment Services Directive (EU) 2015/2366, transposed under Maltese law by inter alia the Financial Institutions Act, Chapter 376 of the Laws of Malta, were mainly to create a safer and more secure space for payments and to enhance protection for European Consumer.
PSD3 brewing? EU Commission launches consultations revising the Second Payment Services Directive
In line with the EU Digital Finance Strategy and the EU Retail Payments Strategy, the European Commission has just launched a series of consultation documents aimed to collect market feedback on open finance rules and on any potential amendments to the EU Payment Services Directive 2015/2366 (PSD 2)
ESMA Consults: Crypto-Asset Classification and MiCA's Reverse Solicitation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just published two consultation papers on two important aspects under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Malta: a state-of-the-art regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have transformed finance, created investor opportunities, and disrupted traditional institutions.
EU Court's Landmark Ruling: Restricting Financial Ties to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Fina
CJEU validates penalties against PrivatBank for AML violations and supports anti-money laundering measures.
ESMA and EBA issue Inaugural Consultation Packages under MICA
Under MiCA, both the ESMA and the EBA have been empowered to develop technical standards and guidelines.
MiCA obtains green light from European Council
The European Council has just announced that it has adopted the long-awaited Market in Crypto Assets Regulation (“MiCA”), the world's first pan-national regulatory framework governing crypto-assets.
MiCA – Landmark crypto regulation approved by EU Parliament
The European Parliament has given the final approval to the new MiCA which is the first harmonized EU framework governing crypto-assets. It introduces 3 regulatory regimes, including one for issuers of stablecoins & one for entities providing services in respect of crypto-assets.
EBA – legal certainty under PSD3 through merging and demerging of services
The Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is outdated and complex, failing to keep up with digital payments' needs. The EBA has proposed changes to ensure a consistent approach across the EU and avoid regulatory arbitrage. One proposed change is to merge electronic money accounts and payment accounts. T
PSD3 – Through the lens of the European Banking Authority
The main objectives of the Payment Services Directive (EU) 2015/2366, transposed under Maltese law by inter alia the Financial Institutions Act, Chapter 376 of the Laws of Malta, were mainly to create a safer and more secure space for payments and to enhance protection for European Consumer.
PSD3 brewing? EU Commission launches consultations revising the Second Payment Services Directive
In line with the EU Digital Finance Strategy and the EU Retail Payments Strategy, the European Commission has just launched a series of consultation documents aimed to collect market feedback on open finance rules and on any potential amendments to the EU Payment Services Directive 2015/2366 (PSD 2)
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