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Learn why Europe needs an optional, unified company law framework to overcome legal fragmentation. The article explains how the 28th regime can streamline investment, talent mobility, and scaling — while offering major advantages to outward‑looking economies such as Malta.

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission introduced the Omnibus Regulation—a legislative package revising core elements of the European Green Deal. It amends the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the Taxonomy Regulation. The goal: reduce reporting burdens for SMEs and mid-sized firms, streamline compliance, and boost competitiveness in a growth-oriented EU regulatory environment.

On 22 October 2025, the European Parliament rejected the mandate for the proposed Omnibus Regulation, a key simplification initiative under the European Green Deal. This move delays progress and sends the proposal back to plenary debate on 11–13 November, where amendments may be reopened.

In an era where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a business imperative, Malta has marked a significant milestone with the issuance of its first green bond. This pioneering move not only reflects the market’s early steps in the commitment to sustainable development. It is a signal that there are new financing avenues for companies looking to contribute to a greener future. But how does a company in Malta issue a green bond? This article provides a simple guide, outlining the main steps and key considerations for companies who are interested in raising capital for environmentally friendly purposes.

Sustainability has gained traction over recent years, especially in terms of environmental protection. However, the sustainability framework (‘ESG Framework’) has another two pillars that are equally important: the social and governance aspects. The ESG Framework is governed by various laws and regulations across the globe, and this includes the enactment of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (‘CSRD’) by the European Commission.

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We are proud to announce our accreditation as the first approved External Reviewer for Green Bonds in Malta by the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE). Through this accreditation we are committing to raising sustainable investment and promoting environmental responsibility in Malta.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently met in Montreal and made some final decisions on the technical content of the first two sustainability Standards it plans to issue. In considering this material they also made a crucial decision that these two Standards, which are due to be released in June 2023, will become effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2024.

From reporting periods starting 2024 onwards, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will require all large companies to report on sustainability policy and performance.

Investors, customers, governments, and the wider public are putting companies under ever greater pressure to place sustainability at the heart of their business models. In this article, we look at how the mid-market is responding – and what practical steps firms can take to embrace a more sustainable approach.

Sustainability is often referred to as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Such needs fall under the umbrella of the ESG (environmental, social, governance) pillars. The scope of this article is to analyse each pillar and its impact on businesses.

Sustainable finance differs from traditional finance. As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations relative to investment decisions within the financial services sector started gaining traction along the past few years, a fundamental question emerged, being ‘why is sustainable finance deemed important?

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