The article explores critical developments shaping Malta’s position in the digital-asset space, including:
- Integration of digital assets into private-wealth structures
- Malta’s statutory recognition of blockchain instruments
- Regulation and licensing of VFA service providers
- Enhanced governance, disclosure and AML safeguards
Our Contribution to STEP Journal
We are delighted to announce that our Senior Partner, Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker TEP, has contributed an insightful article to the STEP Journal, offering expert analysis on Malta’s evolving trust and digital-assets framework. In her piece, Priscilla examines how Maltese legislation is adapting to modern private-wealth structures, particularly as trustees increasingly administer cryptocurrencies, tokenised investments, NFTs, and AI-generated IP.
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Her contribution underscores Malta’s progressive regulatory landscape and its role in supporting trustees navigating this complex and fast-moving asset class.
About STEP
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is the leading global professional body for advisers in trusts, estates, family business, and private wealth. With a network of more than 21,000 members worldwide, STEP is widely regarded as an authoritative voice shaping best practice, regulatory standards, and thought leadership in the international wealth-planning sector.
Having Priscilla’s analysis published in the STEP Journal positions our firm within this respected global forum, reinforcing our expertise in emerging areas such as digital assets and private-wealth regulation. It enhances our visibility among practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders, while underscoring Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates’ contribution to the development of sophisticated wealth-structuring solutions.
Why This Matters for Digital-Asset Entrepreneurs
As digital assets become integral to wealth planning, Malta offers a unique combination of statutory recognition of blockchain instruments, robust regulation of VFA service providers, and enhanced governance and AML safeguards. Our firm provides strategic legal advice to help trustees and investors navigate these complexities, ensuring compliance and optimising wealth structures in this dynamic environment.
