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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

December 19, 2024

Governance Compliance under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a critical regulatory framework impacting financial market participants…

December 10, 2024

Trustees & Fiduciaries to Adopt Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management under Proposed Rulebook for Trustees and Other Fiduciaries

On 5 December 2024, the MFSA issued a proposed Rulebook for Trustees and Other Fiduciaries,…

November 25, 2024

Reporting Requirements under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act

On 30 July 2024, the Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB) published a Guidance Note on the…

November 20, 2024

Constitutional Court Revives Company’s €435k Fine for CDD Breaches after FIAU Appeal

Malta’s Constitutional Court has confirmed that the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit is empowered to impose…

November 1, 2024

MFSA Publishes Consultation Document on Proposed Enhancements to the CSP Framework with a Focus on Individuals

On 1 November 2024, the MFSA published its Consultation Document on the Proposed Enhancements to…

October 11, 2024

Financial Regulation: The Next Five Years Half-day Seminar

Join us on 20th November at Giardini Lambrosa in Rabat for our Financial Regulation: The…

October 8, 2024

EU Establishes New Anti-Money Laundering Authority

The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AMLA”), was legally established on…

July 17, 2024

MFSA Publishes Dear CEO Letter on MLROs within Corporate Service Providers

On the 15th June 2024 the MFSA published a “Dear CEO” letter focusing on Money Laundering Reporting…

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MFSA’s Guidance on Technology Arrangements for CSPs

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

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

EU Adopts 14th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

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

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

Governance Compliance under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

Trustees & Fiduciaries to Adopt Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management under Proposed Rulebook for Trustees and Other Fiduciaries

Reporting Requirements under the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act

Constitutional Court Revives Company’s €435k Fine for CDD Breaches after FIAU Appeal

MFSA Publishes Consultation Document on Proposed Enhancements to the CSP Framework with a Focus on Individuals

Financial Regulation: The Next Five Years Half-day Seminar

EU Establishes New Anti-Money Laundering Authority

MFSA Publishes Dear CEO Letter on MLROs within Corporate Service Providers

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