News Releases
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The MFSA has today published [i] Chapter 1 of the Virtual Financial Assets Rulebook: Virtual Financial Assets Rules for VFA Agents; [ii] a Glossary of Terms; and [iii] a Circular on the Competence Assessment of prospective VFA Agents.
The publication of the rules applicable to VFA Agents follows ...
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The MFSA has received significant interest on the Virtual Financial Assets Act and the underlying framework regulating activities and services in relation to virtual financial assets.
MFSA Officials had the pleasure of engaging with the industry during the Delta Summit held last week and address ...
OCTOBER 08, 2018
The Malta Financial Services Authority continued to strengthen its anti money laundering procedures with the publication of Guidance on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). This is another step in the MFSA’s efforts to enhance AML supervision and tackle international challenges posed by money laund ...
OCTOBER 05, 2018
A considerable number of companies operating in the virtual financial assets sector are interested in investing and establishing their operations in Malta. MFSA officials, participating in the Delta Summit reported overwhelming interest in the Maltese jurisdiction, which is considered as an internat ...
OCTOBER 02, 2018
The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA’) will be participating in the upcoming DELTA Summit, being held at the InterContinental Hotel, St. Julian’s - Malta, from the 3rd to the 5th of October 2018.
MFSA Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Cuschieri and the Securities and Markets Supervis ...
OCTOBER 01, 2018
As the financial services industry in Malta continues to evolve, the MFSA is looking to expand its team, to develop the new realms of financial technology and strengthen Malta’s position as a jurisdiction of high repute.
This week, on the occasion of Freshers’ Week, officials from the MFSA’ ...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
The European Banking Authority (“EBA”) found no breach of Union law by the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) it was announced this morning. As a result, the EBA decided to close the preliminary enquiry into a potential breach of Union law by the MFSA. ...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
On the 11th September 2018, the MFSA organised a one-day Seminar on due diligence and cybersecurity in relation to Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”), with over 450 attendees, so as to present guidance, best practices and available Reg-Tech solutions currently available in relation to cyberse ...
AUGUST 31, 2018
The MFSA has today published for consultation the rules for VFA Service Providers.
This Consultation forms part of a series of consultations that the MFSA is currently issuing in relation to the regulations and rules that will underlie and complement the Virtual Financial Assets Act. (‘the Act� ...
AUGUST 02, 2018
With reference to the S&P global ratings research update on Bank of Valletta plc published on 1 August 2018, The MFSA reaffirms that the banking sector in Malta remains resilient and profitable with local banks benefiting from a steady operating environment and an expanding economy. Bank of Vall ...
