Malta–London Investment Event

Timed strategically after the UK’s Autumn Statement, the Malta–London Investment Event positions the island as a post-Brexit conduit for EU market access. Hosted within a City guildhall, the morning plenary unpacks how Maltese fund regimes can mitigate AIFMD passport uncertainty for UK managers. HM Treasury officials and MFSA directors explore equivalence pathways under the UK/EU MoU on Regulatory Cooperation. Case studies feature asset managers who re-domiciled £2 billion in NAV to Malta post-2020, highlighting 20% OPEX savings.

A fintech showcase underscores sandbox synergies: Maltese e-money institutions present SEPA-Instant APIs that UK challengers can white-label. Afternoon breakout rooms cover aviation finance, maritime leasing, and wealth-tech trust structures, all underpinned by Malta’s robust yet agile legal framework. A networking reception hosted by the High Commissioner concludes proceedings, serving Maltese DOK wine alongside British canapés. For Maltese delegates, the event offers direct engagement with UK managers overseeing €10 trillion; for London firms, Malta provides an English-speaking, common-law alternative within the EU, complete with favourable VAT group provisions. Outcomes often include NDAs for fund migrations, fintech partnership MoUs, and policy feedback loops feeding both HM Treasury and the Ministry for Finance in Valletta.

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