Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation celebrates journalists’ access to beneficial owner register

May 4, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Access to the register of ulimate beneficial owners of Maltese firms was restricted in 2022

Maltese MEPs hail EU anti-corruption law as milestone for business transparency

March 26, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

EU countries will now be required to align their national legal frameworks

Strengthening the fight against finance crime: Malta’s cooperation with Asian partners

January 15, 2026
by BN Writer

Matthew Scicluna highlights how these partnerships strengthen Malta’s position as a global financial hub and benefit local businesses

Malta’s VAT gap surpasses half a billion in 2023, latest EU report reveals

March 24, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The VAT gap has been a persistent challenge for Malta

MFSA releases its ‘Guidance for Money Laundering Reporting Officers’ to outline its expectations

March 15, 2024
by BN Writer

The authority highlights the importance for MLRO applicants to be aware of obligations, requirements and regulatory expectations

Real estate sector needs to shore up its defences against money laundering risk, says compliance expert

January 25, 2024
by Robert Fenech

A property could be bought legally, but then be stripped, renovated, finished and furnished using the proceeds of crime

Malta becomes 31st country to adhere to highest IMF standards on data transparency

August 1, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Only 5% of IMF members don't adhere to any data standards set out by the institution

Government requests private sector feedback on centralised due diligence solution

July 6, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The Central Data Repository will facilitate the know-your-client procedure for anyone doing business in Malta

‘In the digital age, trust is very important’: Data Protection Commissioner makes rare public appearance

June 7, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

'Having a clean sheet, having never been subject to a data breach should be considered a major selling point'

‘Failure is not the opposite of success, but a stepping stone to it’, says FIAU director of Malta greylisting

June 21, 2022
by Robert Fenech

In 2021 the unit handed out 139 fines totalling close to €12 million

‘Money laundering and compliance officers need investigative skills to complement qualifications’

May 11, 2022
by Helena Grech

Malta Financial Services Authority CO Christopher Buttigieg addressed a seminar on Tuesday

Malta holds its breath as FATF conducts site visit to assess progress in addressing shortcomings

April 6, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The Government has been doing its utmost to address the shortcoming flagged by the international body

MFSA penalises three local business heavyweights for administrative breaches

March 29, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Charles Borg, Alfred Pisani and Winston V. Zahra have been fined for failing to uphold their obligations

MFSA revokes licence of financial services firm at centre of Venezuela sanctions-busting investigation

February 3, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Portmann Capital Management has had previous brushes with the law

Compliance: from challenge to business enabler

December 30, 2021
by BN Writer

United explains how it supports companies pursuing goals in an increasingly demanding compliance landscape

Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation celebrates journalists’ access to beneficial owner register

May 4, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Access to the register of ulimate beneficial owners of Maltese firms was restricted in 2022

Maltese MEPs hail EU anti-corruption law as milestone for business transparency

March 26, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

EU countries will now be required to align their national legal frameworks

Strengthening the fight against finance crime: Malta’s cooperation with Asian partners

January 15, 2026
by BN Writer

Matthew Scicluna highlights how these partnerships strengthen Malta’s position as a global financial hub and benefit local businesses

Malta’s VAT gap surpasses half a billion in 2023, latest EU report reveals

March 24, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The VAT gap has been a persistent challenge for Malta

MFSA releases its ‘Guidance for Money Laundering Reporting Officers’ to outline its expectations

March 15, 2024
by BN Writer

The authority highlights the importance for MLRO applicants to be aware of obligations, requirements and regulatory expectations

Real estate sector needs to shore up its defences against money laundering risk, says compliance expert

January 25, 2024
by Robert Fenech

A property could be bought legally, but then be stripped, renovated, finished and furnished using the proceeds of crime

Malta becomes 31st country to adhere to highest IMF standards on data transparency

August 1, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Only 5% of IMF members don't adhere to any data standards set out by the institution

Government requests private sector feedback on centralised due diligence solution

July 6, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The Central Data Repository will facilitate the know-your-client procedure for anyone doing business in Malta

‘In the digital age, trust is very important’: Data Protection Commissioner makes rare public appearance

June 7, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

'Having a clean sheet, having never been subject to a data breach should be considered a major selling point'

‘Failure is not the opposite of success, but a stepping stone to it’, says FIAU director of Malta greylisting

June 21, 2022
by Robert Fenech

In 2021 the unit handed out 139 fines totalling close to €12 million

‘Money laundering and compliance officers need investigative skills to complement qualifications’

May 11, 2022
by Helena Grech

Malta Financial Services Authority CO Christopher Buttigieg addressed a seminar on Tuesday

Malta holds its breath as FATF conducts site visit to assess progress in addressing shortcomings

April 6, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The Government has been doing its utmost to address the shortcoming flagged by the international body

MFSA penalises three local business heavyweights for administrative breaches

March 29, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Charles Borg, Alfred Pisani and Winston V. Zahra have been fined for failing to uphold their obligations

MFSA revokes licence of financial services firm at centre of Venezuela sanctions-busting investigation

February 3, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Portmann Capital Management has had previous brushes with the law

Compliance: from challenge to business enabler

December 30, 2021
by BN Writer

United explains how it supports companies pursuing goals in an increasingly demanding compliance landscape