MFSA review exposes governance gaps in Malta’s fund management industry

September 25, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The MFSA’s review should help level-set expectations and accelerate remediation where needed

Too early to centralise crypto supervision at EU level – MFSA

September 18, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Additional oversight at this stage could harm the digital asset sector’s competitiveness, the regulator said

MFSA sets September deadline for ESMA recommendations

August 20, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

After ESMA’s peer review of Malta’s crypto regulation, MFSA’s Christopher Buttigieg shared how the Authority plans to address the findings

MFSA publishes position paper on tokenisation of collective investment schemes

August 5, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Tokenisation refers to the process of representing traditional assets in digital format through smart contracts enabled by DLT

MFSA calls for stronger disclosure practices among listed companies

August 4, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

'Transparency is essential to maintaining trust in our capital markets'

MFSA issues warning over Malta Capital Management Limited as unlicensed entity

August 1, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Malta Capital Management Limited's license had been officially cancelled 5 years ago due to regulatory deficiencies

Transport Malta tight-lipped on enforcement plans for white taxis and coaches

June 27, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Uncertainty also remains over the technology used and how enforcement will be applied

MFSA outlines key expectations for Crypto-Asset Service Providers under MiCA

June 20, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The session was aimed at licensed and prospective CASPs, as well as legal and compliance professionals

FIAU Annual Report 2024: Suspicious transaction reports rise to 9,430 as real estate sector sees 80% increase

June 19, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Remote gaming companies remained the largest source of STRs

MFSA issues €926,485 in administrative penalties in 2024

June 17, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Malta’s financial services sector continues to demonstrate resilience

MFSA concludes review of Crypto-Asset Service Providers following MiCA implementation

May 30, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The Authority provided clear expectations and guidance to address certain concerns.

Navigating the Digital Services Act: Implications for businesses

May 19, 2025
by Sarah Muscat Azzopardi

Denise Borda, Senior e-Commerce Analyst at the MCA, dissects the Digital Services Act, and what it means for local businesses.

FIAU fines corporate services provider €8,000 over AML failures

September 29, 2024
by BN Writer

The fine was issued over the provider’s AML failures surrounding external reporting of suspicious activity

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

MFSA Company Service Providers reform ‘reduces sector’s risk levels’

March 2, 2024
by BN Writer

As a result of the reform, all professionals and individuals operating as CSPs are now being captured within the MFSA’s ...

MFSA review exposes governance gaps in Malta’s fund management industry

September 25, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The MFSA’s review should help level-set expectations and accelerate remediation where needed

Too early to centralise crypto supervision at EU level – MFSA

September 18, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Additional oversight at this stage could harm the digital asset sector’s competitiveness, the regulator said

MFSA sets September deadline for ESMA recommendations

August 20, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

After ESMA’s peer review of Malta’s crypto regulation, MFSA’s Christopher Buttigieg shared how the Authority plans to address the findings

MFSA publishes position paper on tokenisation of collective investment schemes

August 5, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Tokenisation refers to the process of representing traditional assets in digital format through smart contracts enabled by DLT

MFSA calls for stronger disclosure practices among listed companies

August 4, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

'Transparency is essential to maintaining trust in our capital markets'

MFSA issues warning over Malta Capital Management Limited as unlicensed entity

August 1, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Malta Capital Management Limited's license had been officially cancelled 5 years ago due to regulatory deficiencies

Transport Malta tight-lipped on enforcement plans for white taxis and coaches

June 27, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

Uncertainty also remains over the technology used and how enforcement will be applied

MFSA outlines key expectations for Crypto-Asset Service Providers under MiCA

June 20, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The session was aimed at licensed and prospective CASPs, as well as legal and compliance professionals

FIAU Annual Report 2024: Suspicious transaction reports rise to 9,430 as real estate sector sees 80% increase

June 19, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Remote gaming companies remained the largest source of STRs

MFSA issues €926,485 in administrative penalties in 2024

June 17, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Malta’s financial services sector continues to demonstrate resilience

MFSA concludes review of Crypto-Asset Service Providers following MiCA implementation

May 30, 2025
by Adel Montanaro

The Authority provided clear expectations and guidance to address certain concerns.

Navigating the Digital Services Act: Implications for businesses

May 19, 2025
by Sarah Muscat Azzopardi

Denise Borda, Senior e-Commerce Analyst at the MCA, dissects the Digital Services Act, and what it means for local businesses.

FIAU fines corporate services provider €8,000 over AML failures

September 29, 2024
by BN Writer

The fine was issued over the provider’s AML failures surrounding external reporting of suspicious activity

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

MFSA Company Service Providers reform ‘reduces sector’s risk levels’

March 2, 2024
by BN Writer

As a result of the reform, all professionals and individuals operating as CSPs are now being captured within the MFSA’s ...