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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…

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…

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…

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…

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),…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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)…

November 19, 2025

Malta Publishes Amending Act to the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act: Key Reforms Now in Force

On 14 November 2025, the new National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act (the “NIA”) was published in…

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…

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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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

FIAU Publishes AML/CFT Supervisory Plan for 2026–2027

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

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

MFSA and FIAU Launch Harmonised Regulatory Reporting Framework (HRRF)

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

MFSA Issues Dear CEO Letter on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Risk

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

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

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

Malta Publishes Amending Act to the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act: Key Reforms Now in Force

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

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

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