By means of circular dated 12th March 2014, the MFSA informed the financial services industry that it has signed co-operation agreements with the non-EU securities regulators of the following countries:
- Albania
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bermuda
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Dubai
- Egypt
- Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
- Guernsey
- Hong Kong
- India
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Japan
- Jersey
- Kenya
- Labuan
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Republika Srpska
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
These agreements allow the exchange of information between the MFSA and the relevant non-EU supervisors thus, theoretically, enabling fund managers from such non-EU states to market alternative funds within Malta.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.