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The MFSA's strengthened Sponsors' Regime, effective from 1 January 2026, introduces mandatory registration, enhanced supervisory powers and updated Capital Markets Rules. This regulatory milestone reinforces governance, transparency and investor confidence in Malta's capital markets, with important implications for sponsors and issuers navigating admissibility to trading and ongoing compliance.

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

Resolving the issue of Non-performing Loans (NPLs) is not just a regulatory problem to address but a way to manage a bank’s balance sheet and increase profitability. Sound management of non-performing loans means that these would be replaced by new, sound exposures.

NPLs constitute a liability for bank institutions and require an organic strategy to deal with.

Grant Thornton is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as Corporate Advisors for Luxury Living Finance p.l.c. in respect of an issue of €8,000,000 5% Unsecured Bonds 2028.

The AST Group p.l.c. €1.835 million 5.5% 2028 Prospects MTF bond was admitted to Prospects MTF, a market regulated as an MTF and operated by the Malta Stock Exchange. The Group will use the proceeds of the bond to finance the acquisition of a multipurpose vessel.

Grant Thornton are pleased to advise that is had been appointed as Financial Advisors for AgriHoldings p.l.c. in respect of an issue of €2,000,000 4.875% senior secured bonds 2024.

Grant Thornton are pleased to advise that it has been appointed as Corporate Advisors for AST Group p.l.c. in respect of an issue of €2,000,000 5.5% Unsecured Bonds 2027.

With the rapid pace of change in the local business scenario, today’s entrepreneurs are dealing with more complexity and facing new challenges when it comes to sourcing finance for their business ventures.

Cross-border merger and acquisition opportunities are increasing as healthy company financials in many economies drive an appetite for deals. However, while cross-border transactions can generate new market opportunities, they often bring heightened risk and a range of challenges.

Grant Thornton are pleased to advise that it has been appointed as Corporate Advisors for Klikk Finance p.l.c. in respect of an issue of €2,000,000 5.25% Unsecured Bonds 2027.

Grant Thornton are pleased to advise that it has been appointed as Corporate Advisors for Orion Finance p.l.c. in respect of an issue of €5,000,000 4.75% Unsecured Bonds 2027.