News Releases

AUGUST 06, 2025
MFSA Ensures Enforcement Actions are Fair, Proportionate, Dissuasive and Effective – 134 Actions Taken Out of 387 Investigations Concluded in 2024
Following the recent publication of the Annual Report for 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has now published a more in-depth overview of the enforcement work carried out during the year. As Malta’s single regulator of financial services, the MFSA is responsible for conducting in ...
AUGUST 04, 2025
Tokenisation of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in Malta – MFSA Issues Position Paper
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently issued a Paper on the subject of tokenisation of fund units issued by Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), reaffirming Malta’s position in relation to operational efficiencies obtained by tokenising fund units. Tokenisation enables the ...
JULY 30, 2025
MFSA Reinforces Market Transparency through Thematic Review of Listed Companies’ Disclosures
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken new steps to promote greater transparency and fairness in Malta’s capital markets, following a comprehensive review of how listed companies communicate with investors and the public. The MFSA has published a “Dear CEO Letter” letter ad ...
JULY 10, 2025
MFSA Welcomes ESMA Peer Review on CASP Authorisation and Supervision
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) welcomes the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorisation and Supervision which confirms that overall, the MFSA is largely meeting expectations with respect to the p ...
JULY 08, 2025
MFSA Launches Consultation on Proposed Framework for the Introduction of Sukuk
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Capital Markets Rules, marking a significant step in the development of a dedicated regulatory framework for sukuk – Shariah-compliant financial instruments – within Malta’s capital m ...
JULY 02, 2025
MFSA Publishes Findings on Market Abuse Regulation: Progress Noted, but Certain Gaps Remain
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a summary of findings from a series of supervisory inspections carried out with investment services providers between 2020 and 2024, focusing on compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The review forms part of the MFSA’s ongoing c ...
JULY 01, 2025
MGA & MFSA Sign MoU to Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration and reinforcing the long-standing relationship between the two regulatory bodies. This agreement complements an existing multi-party ...
JUNE 30, 2025
Sustainable Finance Products Expected to Increase in Demand, according to MFSA Study
The Malta Financial Services Authority has carried out a study to obtain insight on the public’s awareness, attitudes, and behaviour towards sustainable finance and related services or products in Malta. As Malta’s financial regulator, the MFSA is dedicated to supporting the global commitment ...
JUNE 20, 2025
Building a Compliant Crypto Future: MFSA Outlines Key Conduct Rules for Operators
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) held a recent workshop for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) on MiCAR Requirements on Market Conduct and the MFSA Expectations. Organised within months from the granting of the first MiCA licences in Malta, the event brought together several market ...
JUNE 16, 2025
Malta’s Financial Sector Grows Steadily as MFSA Sharpens Oversight and Protection
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a year of regulatory progress, strategic reform, and close collaboration with stakeholders both locally and internationally. The report highlights the Authority’s efforts to bolster market oversight, supp ...