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As the country’s financial regulator, the Malta Financial Services Authority conducts ongoing checks on issuers to ensure that they are abiding by the requirements laid down by the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). MAR is a set of rules designed to prevent unfair trading practices in financial mar ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published an assessment of the level of preparedness among local banks, in view of the amendments to EU banking regulations known as CRR3. This follows an industry-wide survey conducted in 2024, which revealed different levels of readiness among bank ...

An assessment by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighted that financial fraud and scams are the most frequently addressed topics in the 18 financial literacy initiatives being implemented across Malta, with digital learning methods dominating delivery strategies. ...

A study carried out by the Malta Financial Services Authority revealed that over 60% of clients are enrolled in mobile or internet banking. The data indicates that the usage of digital services has increased, particularly for mobile banking, while branch footfall has overall decreased between 2022 a ...

On 19 of February 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andorran Financial Authority, aimed at strengthening the cooperation and coordination between both authorities in the supervision of entities in the insurance sector. Signing the MoU on be ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published its Supervisory Priorities for 2025, outlining the Authority’s continued commitment to fostering market integrity, consumer protection, and financial stability. This document details the MFSA’s supervisory focus areas for 2025, building ...

Financial Institutions, such as Payment Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions, are legally obliged to protect the funds entrusted to them by their clients. These entities are expected to safeguard their clients’ funds by establishing the appropriate mechanisms as outlined in the applicabl ...

During the 2025 Insurance Conference organised by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Petra Hielkema, Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), referred to the Solvency II Directive as the bedrock on which Europe’s insurance sector can function and grow ...

Compliance has been a constant focus in the MFSA’s supervisory priorities over the past few years. A recent thematic review carried out by the Authority focused on the compliance function within 49 local Company Service Providers (CSPs), holding different types of authorisation classes and having ...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is pleased to announce the launch of two key initiatives following the publication of new regulations published under the Investment Services Act. These initiatives expand the options available for the establishment of non-retail Collective Investment Sc ...