Gauci-Maistre Xynou Supports Malta Maritime Summit 2018

Gauci-Maistre Xynou (Legal | Assurance) is once again proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Malta Maritime Summit following its successful launch 2 years ago. Held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana, the summit unveils who and what is radically transforming one of the world’s most vital and vibrant industries while provoking debate. Visitors are…

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Cross-border insolvency: making a case of harmonised insolvency laws across the EU

Cross-border insolvency law has been gaining importance in the EU’s legal system over the past few decades. Harmonising insolvency laws is a difficult process as the legal framework interacts with a myriad of domestic laws. In order to increase the effectiveness of cross-border insolvency proceedings, the original Council Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 of 29 May…

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25th June: International Day of the Seafarer

  The Maritime community is celebrating today, the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognise their unique contribution in the maritime world. This year the IMO chose the  theme “Seafarers’ wellbeing” as a particular concern on the seafarers’ mental health, whereby the campaign will address specific strategies to tackle stress and other…

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How beneficial owners registers aim to curb money laundering and tax evasion

With more complicated company structures being used, it has become increasingly more difficult to establish who the ultimate beneficial owners of entities are. In light of the new regulation, do you believe that the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Register can help in any way to prevent financial crime? The UBO Register system is a further…

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International Maritime Organisation Signs New Partnership Agreement

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recently signed a new partnership agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which practices in the maritime and port sectors and is experienced in supporting comprehensive transport related development activities. 

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Gearing up for a technological revolution

Bitcoin has raised the question of whether computer code, rather than a central bank, should control the money supply. But is it desirable for society to allow a digital money system which enables its users to operate outside the remit of the law, unlike physical cash which is more regulated.   It is true that…

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Women of Influence

What is the Role of Women in Modern Society? Women in today’s society have certainly gained power and influence when compared to the women of yesterday. Women today have easier access to positions of power carrying substantial decision-making authority and women’s success in attaining leadership positions speaks volumes. Having said that, there is still far…

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