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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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PSD3 Reauthorisation: What Payment and E-Money Institutions Need to Know
October 9, 2026

PSD3 Reauthorisation: What Payment and E-Money Institutions Need to Know

On 8 June 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) issued a Dear CEO letter setting out…
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MFSA Cyber Reporting Updates: What Financial Entities Need to Know
October 1, 2026

MFSA Cyber Reporting Updates: What Financial Entities Need to Know

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued two circulars, both aimed at financial entities…
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Regulatory Update: Amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations
September 29, 2026

Regulatory Update: Amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a circular and User Guidelines on the…
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FIAU Publishes AML/CFT Supervisory Plan for 2026–2027
September 1, 2026

FIAU Publishes AML/CFT Supervisory Plan for 2026–2027

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has released its AML/CFT Supervisory Plan for the 2026/2027…
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SMB Publishes New Guidance Note: Implementing Article 32 on  Sanctions Compliance Requirements
August 21, 2026

SMB Publishes New Guidance Note: Implementing Article 32 on  Sanctions Compliance Requirements

In August 2026, Malta's Sanctions Monitoring Board ("SMB") issued its first Guidance Note on Article…
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MFSA Publishes Thematic Review: Oversight of Arranging Services for Directors & Company Secretaries
July 20, 2026

MFSA Publishes Thematic Review: Oversight of Arranging Services for Directors & Company Secretaries

On 16 July 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a thematic review examining…
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MFSA and FIAU Launch Harmonised Regulatory Reporting Framework (HRRF)
July 14, 2026

MFSA and FIAU Launch Harmonised Regulatory Reporting Framework (HRRF)

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU),…
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New EU AML/CFT Supervisory Framework: What Obliged Entities Need to Know
June 16, 2026

New EU AML/CFT Supervisory Framework: What Obliged Entities Need to Know

Two regulatory developments, one at a supranational level and one at a national one, are…
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MFSA Issues Dear CEO Letter on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Risk
June 5, 2026

MFSA Issues Dear CEO Letter on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Risk

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a Dear CEO letter to supervised licence…
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MFSA Dear CEO Letter – Outcomes-Based Supervision: Complaints Handling for Investment Firms
April 28, 2026

MFSA Dear CEO Letter – Outcomes-Based Supervision: Complaints Handling for Investment Firms

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a Dear CEO Letter to licensed investment…
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FIAU Strengthens AML/CFT Enforcement Powers: Key Changes to the PMLFTR and CBAR Regulations
April 2, 2026

FIAU Strengthens AML/CFT Enforcement Powers: Key Changes to the PMLFTR and CBAR Regulations

On 1 April 2026, Legal Notices 82 of 2026 and 83 of 2026 were published,…
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FIAU Clarifications on AML/CFT Controls for Instant Payments: Key Takeaways for Payment Service Providers
December 9, 2025

FIAU Clarifications on AML/CFT Controls for Instant Payments: Key Takeaways for Payment Service Providers

The FIAU has recently published a Q&A clarifying how AML/CFT obligations interact with Regulation (EU)…
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Shoulder is a specialist AML and compliance consulting firm, based in Malta