Malta Financial Services Authority Act
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The MFSA regulates banking, financial institutions, payment institutions, insurance companies and insurance intermediaries, investment services companies and collective investment schemes, securities markets, recognised investment exchanges, trust management companies, company services providers and pension schemes. Since 2018, it is also responsible for regulating Virtual Financial Assets.
The MFSA was set up through an Act of Parliament (Chapter 330 of the Laws of Malta) and its main functions include the protection of consumers, integrity of financial markets, financial stability and the supervision of all financial services activities. The MFSA also holds an advisory role to Government in the formulation of policies on matters relating to the financial services industry. In the carrying out of its functions, the MFSA collaborates closely with local and international institutions.
Malta Financial Services Authority Act
The MFSA is a public authority set up by special Act of Parliament, establishing it as the single regulator for financial services in Malta.
Subsidiary Legislation
S.L. 330.04 – Notice of Relevant Date Order
S.L. 330.06 – Financial Conglomerates Regulations
S.L. 330.07 – Distance Selling (Retail Financial Services) Regulations
S.L. 330.08 – Financial Services Tribunal (Fees) Regulations
S.L. 330.09 – Recovery and Resolution Regulations
L.N. 300 of 2023 – Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
L.N. 129 of 2024 – Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) Regulations, 2024
User Guidelines – L.N. 137 of 2022
S.L. 330.13 – Markets in Financial Instruments Regulations
S.L. 330.14 – Malta Financial Services Authority Act (Securitisation) Regulations