MFSA to improve authorisation process for financial professionals
Revised process includes centralised web platform, new forms and guidelines, and a commitment to established timeframes
MFSA Financial Crime Compliance Head toasts improvements in AML/CFT control framework
AML/CFT full-scope examination capacity increased from 25 in 2019 to 81 in 2020
EU co-legislators reach agreement on country-by-country reporting by multinationals
'Aggressive' tax planning and avoidance is thought to deprive the EU of more than €50 billion annually
Malta’s AML/CFT regulations updated with changes to FIAU fine structure
The new rules follow court challenges to imposed penalties
The role of non-exec directors in ensuring appropriate governance for banks
A webinar organised by the MFSA gave an overview of how the authority evaluates the performance of such roles
MFSA, Malta Police Force enhance collaborative efforts in the fight against financial crime
The financial watchdog and Malta’s police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
MFSA issues warning against unlicensed exchange
The entity operates under various names
MFSA cautions against ‘unlicensed entities’
Brava500 and Procryptradings are not licensed by the Maltese regulator
MFSA issues warning against ‘unlicensed entity’ claiming local registration
The regulator informed the public that the company is making unauthorised use of another company's details
MFSA publishes supervisory priorities for 2021
These are complementary to the investor protection, market integrity and financial soundness objectives of financial regulation
MFSA to improve authorisation process for financial professionals
Revised process includes centralised web platform, new forms and guidelines, and a commitment to established timeframes
MFSA Financial Crime Compliance Head toasts improvements in AML/CFT control framework
AML/CFT full-scope examination capacity increased from 25 in 2019 to 81 in 2020
EU co-legislators reach agreement on country-by-country reporting by multinationals
'Aggressive' tax planning and avoidance is thought to deprive the EU of more than €50 billion annually
Malta’s AML/CFT regulations updated with changes to FIAU fine structure
The new rules follow court challenges to imposed penalties
The role of non-exec directors in ensuring appropriate governance for banks
A webinar organised by the MFSA gave an overview of how the authority evaluates the performance of such roles
MFSA, Malta Police Force enhance collaborative efforts in the fight against financial crime
The financial watchdog and Malta’s police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
MFSA issues warning against unlicensed exchange
The entity operates under various names
MFSA cautions against ‘unlicensed entities’
Brava500 and Procryptradings are not licensed by the Maltese regulator
MFSA issues warning against ‘unlicensed entity’ claiming local registration
The regulator informed the public that the company is making unauthorised use of another company's details
MFSA publishes supervisory priorities for 2021
These are complementary to the investor protection, market integrity and financial soundness objectives of financial regulation