Malta’s VAT gap surpasses half a billion in 2023, latest EU report reveals
The VAT gap has been a persistent challenge for Malta
Real estate sector needs to shore up its defences against money laundering risk, says compliance expert
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
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
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
'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
In 2021 the unit handed out 139 fines totalling close to €12 million
‘Money laundering and compliance officers need investigative skills to complement qualifications’
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
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
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
Portmann Capital Management has had previous brushes with the law
Compliance: from challenge to business enabler
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
Authorities insist a change in culture was needed
‘You are the gatekeeper to your career and reputation,’ compliance association tells industry professionals
Professionals should scrutinise prospective employers before accepting work
FIAU publishes list of red flags on tax-related money laundering
Fact sheet is intended to help identify suspicious activity
Increasing costs of compliance could mean lower dividends for shareholders of banks
...but compliance should be seen as beneficial in the long-term
Malta’s VAT gap surpasses half a billion in 2023, latest EU report reveals
The VAT gap has been a persistent challenge for Malta
Real estate sector needs to shore up its defences against money laundering risk, says compliance expert
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
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
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
'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
In 2021 the unit handed out 139 fines totalling close to €12 million
‘Money laundering and compliance officers need investigative skills to complement qualifications’
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
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
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
Portmann Capital Management has had previous brushes with the law
Compliance: from challenge to business enabler
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
Authorities insist a change in culture was needed
‘You are the gatekeeper to your career and reputation,’ compliance association tells industry professionals
Professionals should scrutinise prospective employers before accepting work
FIAU publishes list of red flags on tax-related money laundering
Fact sheet is intended to help identify suspicious activity
Increasing costs of compliance could mean lower dividends for shareholders of banks
...but compliance should be seen as beneficial in the long-term