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

‘From anything goes to overkill’ – Corporate service providers struggle to cope with increased compliance

December 15, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Authorities insist a change in culture was needed

‘You are the gatekeeper to your career and reputation,’ compliance association tells industry professionals

December 6, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Professionals should scrutinise prospective employers before accepting work

FIAU publishes list of red flags on tax-related money laundering

December 2, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Fact sheet is intended to help identify suspicious activity

Increasing costs of compliance could mean lower dividends for shareholders of banks

December 2, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

...but compliance should be seen as beneficial in the long-term

Business inspections cut by 82% following Government reform

November 19, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Businesses with high standard of compliance will receive award

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

‘From anything goes to overkill’ – Corporate service providers struggle to cope with increased compliance

December 15, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Authorities insist a change in culture was needed

‘You are the gatekeeper to your career and reputation,’ compliance association tells industry professionals

December 6, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Professionals should scrutinise prospective employers before accepting work

FIAU publishes list of red flags on tax-related money laundering

December 2, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Fact sheet is intended to help identify suspicious activity

Increasing costs of compliance could mean lower dividends for shareholders of banks

December 2, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

...but compliance should be seen as beneficial in the long-term

Business inspections cut by 82% following Government reform

November 19, 2021
by Matthew Bonanno

Businesses with high standard of compliance will receive award