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MFSA’s Guidance on Technology Arrangements for CSPs
August 21, 2024

MFSA’s Guidance on Technology Arrangements for CSPs

On 26 March 2024, the MFSA published a circular providing an update on the Guidance…
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MFSA Issues Thematic Review on Reporting of Beneficial Ownership Information of Trusts in the Trusts Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Register (“TUBOR”)
July 25, 2024

MFSA Issues Thematic Review on Reporting of Beneficial Ownership Information of Trusts in the Trusts Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Register (“TUBOR”)

On 24 July 2024, the MFSA published its findings arising from supervisory interactions as part…
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Reporting Obligation under Article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 for Russian Owned Entities 
July 22, 2024

Reporting Obligation under Article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 for Russian Owned Entities 

As of 1 May 2024, entities, which fall within the scope of Article 5r of…
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EU Adopts 14th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
July 19, 2024

EU Adopts 14th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

In June 2024, the EU adopted the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes new…
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MFSA Issues Thematic Review on Governance and the Compliance Function for Trustees and Company Service Providers
April 17, 2024

MFSA Issues Thematic Review on Governance and the Compliance Function for Trustees and Company Service Providers

On 1 April 2024, the MFSA published its findings arising from supervisory interactions as part…
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MFSA Shares Common Issues and Best Practices in Guidance for MLROs in the Financial Services Sector
March 28, 2024

MFSA Shares Common Issues and Best Practices in Guidance for MLROs in the Financial Services Sector

On 14 March, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued Guidance for Money Laundering Reporting…
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MFSA publishes Feedback Statement on the Proposed Enhancement to the Company Service Providers Framework 
November 14, 2025

MFSA publishes Feedback Statement on the Proposed Enhancement to the Company Service Providers Framework 

On 11 November 2025, the MFSA published its Feedback Statement in response to the 1…
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MFSA Circular on DORA Register of Information Reporting Timelines for 2026 and Beyond
November 6, 2025

MFSA Circular on DORA Register of Information Reporting Timelines for 2026 and Beyond

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued an important circular to all financial entities under…
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The New Rule Book for Trustees and Fiduciaries: Striking the Right Balance
October 30, 2025

The New Rule Book for Trustees and Fiduciaries: Striking the Right Balance

Join us on 26th November at Villa Bighi in Kalkara for our "The New Rule…
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EU Adopts 19th Sanctions Package against Russia
October 30, 2025

EU Adopts 19th Sanctions Package against Russia

On 23 October 2025, the EU Council adopted its 19th sanctions package to intensify pressure…
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MFSA Publishes Circular to the Industry on Publication of Chapter 1 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook
October 21, 2025

MFSA Publishes Circular to the Industry on Publication of Chapter 1 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook

Back in August 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a consultation on an…
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MFSA Sets Clear Expectations on MiFID II Passporting Compliance for Maltese Firms
October 10, 2025

MFSA Sets Clear Expectations on MiFID II Passporting Compliance for Maltese Firms

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a comprehensive letter on 25 September 2025 addressing…
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FIAU Issues Guidance Note to Clarify AML/CFT Obligations for Limited (Registered) CSPs
October 2, 2025

FIAU Issues Guidance Note to Clarify AML/CFT Obligations for Limited (Registered) CSPs

On 26 September 2025, the FIAU issued a Guidance Note specifically addressed to for limited…
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Strengthening Business Resilience: Key Insights from the MFSA’s Thematic Review
September 16, 2025

Strengthening Business Resilience: Key Insights from the MFSA’s Thematic Review

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published the results of its Thematic Review on…
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Thematic Review on Payment Accounts: MFSA’s Findings and Compliance Implications
September 12, 2025

Thematic Review on Payment Accounts: MFSA’s Findings and Compliance Implications

On 19 August 2025, the MFSA issued a Dear CEO Letter following a Thematic Review…
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Strengthening Liquidity Risk Management in the Funds Sector – Key Takeaways from the MFSA’s Latest Thematic Review on the Topic 
September 11, 2025

Strengthening Liquidity Risk Management in the Funds Sector – Key Takeaways from the MFSA’s Latest Thematic Review on the Topic 

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) recently published a Dear CEO Letter  following a thematic…
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SMB Publishes Draft Bill Amending the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act
September 2, 2025

SMB Publishes Draft Bill Amending the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act

On 25 July 2025, the Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB) published a draft Bill proposing key…
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Modernising the Law: Key Reforms to Malta’s Companies Act 2025
August 8, 2025

Modernising the Law: Key Reforms to Malta’s Companies Act 2025

Malta’s Companies Act underwent significant changes with the promulgation, last month, of Act XVIII of…
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Shoulder is a specialist AML and compliance consulting firm, based in Malta