MFSA and MTCA sign MoU to strengthen supervisory cooperation

The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Malta Tax and Customs Administration have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration on supervision, compliance, and enforcement across Malta’s financial and tax sectors.

The agreement, signed on 24th February 2026, establishes a structured framework to improve coordination between the two authorities, particularly in areas where regulatory oversight and taxation intersect. According to the authorities, the initiative is intended to support more effective supervision and help identify non-compliant entities operating within Malta’s financial services landscape.

Under the MoU, the MFSA and MTCA will increase information sharing to support supervisory and enforcement functions, while also introducing joint training and educational initiatives designed to strengthen regulatory and operational expertise across both institutions. The agreement also provides for potential staff secondments between the two authorities, aimed at facilitating knowledge transfer and building institutional capacity.

The authorities said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Malta’s financial system and promoting compliance with regulatory and tax obligations. The framework is also expected to support each authority in fulfilling its respective statutory responsibilities through closer coordination.