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Malta has established itself as a European Insurance Hub with several big insurance companies moving to the country. Insurance businesses have come to realise that Malta boasts a skilled, local and international workforce and Malta has become a solution for businesses seeking to protect their EU- driven revenue.

With a flexible regulator and attractive incentives, Malta’s banking sector has emerged as one of the top banking industries in the world. Providing legislation compliant with EU law as well the benefits of a Single European Passport, Malta offers a leading financial centre and a beneficial corporate environment needed for corporate growth.

International REITs have grown in popularity since the 1960s, with many interested in investing in an international portfolio of assets. However, the manner in which they are regulated differs from state to state. This article will provide an insight as to how some European states and the US approach this relatively new form of investment.

With Malta introducing a REIT regime after many jurisdictions have already implemented such an investment vehicle framework, Malta is able to adapt successful regimes based on the experience of global REIT structures.

Compare and Contrast Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Regimes, their asset classes activities and the Malta new proposed REIT regime

Over the years, many jurisdictions have implemented REIT regimes. As Malta is the newest state to look into applying a REITs framework, we have reviewed the capital and legal requirements across REITs frameworks in different countries.

Being at the heart of the continents of Asia and Europe, the Republic of Turkey offers a sublime blend of both cultures and traditions, making it an attractive destination for many. With the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme, it is possible to acquire Turkish citizenship within 3 months to 1 year. This gives successful applicants and their families visa free access to 117 countries or territories as well as the right to live and work in Turkey, amongst other benefits.

In light of all of the developments that have taken place within the sphere of Fintech and blockchain, many countries are currently prioritising the creation of a legislative framework for Virtual Financial Assets (VFAs). In doing so, they are creating an environment which would enhance further innovation.

Being among the only few European countries providing non-EU residents with the possibility of obtaining permanent residency from day one, Malta and Greece's respective programmes are intriguing, to say the least. The Malta Greece Permanent Residency Programmes Comparison puts the two programmes on a level playing field and addresses the pros and cons of both.

A Malta Residency by Investment route was enacted earlier last week enabling non-EU nationals to obtain Malta Residency by Investment in the Schengen Area.