News Releases

The Malta Financial Services Authority is proposing an enhancement to its current regulatory framework for Company Service Providers (CSPs), which also covers the provision of directorship and company secretary services. The improvements being proposed are outlined in a Consultation Document and ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority was awarded the Overall Highest Achiever title at the FHRD’s annual conference held in October. The MFSA received this year’s award upon obtaining the HR Quality Mark, which recognises the Authority’s commitment to placing people at the centre of the orga ...

The MFSA’s Financial Supervisors Academy (FSA) hosted leadership training for the Authority’s senior management team, and other stakeholders, including the FIAU, the Malta Gaming Authority, the Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Business Registry, the Malta Tax and Customs Administration, the Malt ...

Call for Improved Consistency and Transparency among Credit Institutions The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a formal letter to all the credit institutions, highlighting the importance of adhering to the Pillar 3 disclosure requirements under the Capital Requirements Regulati ...

In the context of local bond issues being heavily distributed to customers that are 60 years of age and over, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is stressing the importance for investment firms to adequately consider the characteristics of such client when selling investment products. Car ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) participated in the closing event of an EU Technical Support Instrument (TSI) multi-country project aimed to enhance supervisory capacity in sustainable finance. The event, hosted by the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Authority (HANFA), took pla ...

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 ...