News Releases

The MFSA monitors marketing material published by licensed entities to promote their financial products to protect consumers and maintain a level playing field among regulated firms.  Although the publication of such adverts does not require pre-approval by the MFSA, licensed entities are to ensure ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority held its first financial stability conference on 9 October 2024, focusing on the two pivotal themes which have become increasingly significant in the realm of financial stability, namely real estate and climate risks. The event brought together industry prof ...

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, Malta's financial sector is embarking on green initiatives also when designing new financial products. A recent review by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has shed light on the need for greater transparency and consumer protection in th ...

With the increasing reliance on digital processes, tools, and the economy itself, the financial services sector faces heightened exposure to operational risks, particularly Information and Communication Technology (ICT) risks. The latest volume of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)’s pu ...

Consumer protection is a strategic pillar for the MFSA. By championing financial literacy and promoting a stable financial system, the Authority is committed to fostering responsible and informed financial decision-making by investors. To achieve this mission, the MFSA is coordinating with other ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently published a “Dear CEO” letter underscoring significant advancements and remaining challenges in the reporting of beneficial ownership information for trusts in the Trusts Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Register (TUBOR). This initiative ai ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published a “Dear CEO” letter outlining the results emanating from a thematic review focused on Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) operating within Company Service Providers (CSPs) set up as corporate entities. As highlighted in the l ...

Due to the increasing reporting requirements of the EMIR REFIT, the MFSA issued a survey to assess financial entities' level of preparedness ahead of the changes coming into force, which will see the number of reporting fields increasing significantly from 129 to 203. The EMIR REFIT, part of the ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) today released its Annual Report, highlighting the stability and resilience of the Maltese financial services industry in 2023. Financial Stability and Industry Strength Malta's financial services sector is a major player in the country's economic ...

Over 25% of the 474 investigations carried out by the MFSA in 2023, were related to persons or entities which were suspected of undertaking licensable activities without having obtained the necessary authorisations, or scams. These investigations include suspicious activity or dubious schemes whi ...