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PSD3 / PSR Readiness Checklist

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued a DEAR CEO letter outlining minimum expectations for authorized persons' preparedness for Payment Services Directive 3. This guidance document provides essential compliance information and offers legal support resources for financial institutions navigating PSD3 requirements.

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MK Fintech Partners

Financial Institutions And Supervisory ICT Risk And Cybersecurity Circulars Q1 2026

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued critical guidance on compliance reporting and digital operational resilience for financial institutions operating in Malta.

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MK Fintech Partners

Doing Business Before Turning 18? Malta’s New Youth Enterprise Regulations Now Offer A Legal Vehicle To Match.

Maltese law historically offered no dedicated corporate vehicle for these young individuals. Under the pre-existing framework, 16- and 17-year-olds remained under parental authority for business matters.

Malta Commercial

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WH Partners

Strengthening Risk Management: MFSA's Expectations For CSPs

On the 25th of November 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a ‘Dear CEO letter' to communicate the results of a thematic review of the risk management function...

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Mamo TCV Advocates

MGA Publishes Capital Requirements Policy

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

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MK Fintech Partners

Capital Requirements Policy

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

MGA Introduces Capital Requirements Policy Requiring Positive Equity Position

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BDO Malta

MGA Issues Capital Requirements Policy For Licensees

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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Finance Malta

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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Finance Malta

MFSA Survey Highlights Varying Preparedness For CRR3 Implementation

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BDO Malta

MFSA Seeks Feedback On Self-Managed NPIF Expansion

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GVZH Advocates

Basel IV And Technology: Revolutionising Compliance And Reporting

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Finance Malta

In Session: Succession, Letting & Hiring Revision – Dr. Kurt Xerri X GħSL (Podcast)

Malta Law Performance

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Ganado Advocates

Success Stories At CSB Group - Jan's Journey (Video)

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CSB Group

EU AI Act Update: What Will Apply From 2 August 2026 And What Is Being Postponed?

Malta Technology

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Success Stories At CSB Group | Nicole's Journey (Video)

Malta Law Performance

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CSB Group

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

MFSA Launches Consultation For Self-Managed Notified Professional Investor Fund

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has announced the launch of a new consultation process to introduce Self-Managed Notified Professional Investor Funds (SM NPIF).

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Finance Malta

MFSA Announces Consultation On Changes To Chapter 3 Of The Virtual Financial Assets Rulebook

The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') has, on the 18 September 2023, issued a draft version of the updated Chapter 3 of the Virtual Financial Assets Rulebook for consultation (the ‘Consultation Document').

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DF Advocates

Governance And Management Of Climate-Related And Environmental Risks As Two Of The ECB's Supervisory Priorities For 2024-2026

On the 19 December 2023, the European Central Bank published the results of its Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) for 2023 and its supervisory priorities for the years 2024-2026.

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Ganado Advocates

The MFSA Publishes Circular To VFA Service Providers On Updates To Chapter 3 Of The VFA Rulebook

On the 7th of December 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a circular advising VFASPs that the new version of Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook...

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Finance Malta

MFSA Publishes New Chapter 3 Of The VFA Rulebook Ahead Of MiCA

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Ganado Advocates

MiCA Update: Consultation Process On The Proposed Updates To Chapter 3 Of The VFA Rulebook

European Union Finance

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Finance Malta

Establishing A Financial Institution In Malta

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KPMG Malta

CRR III – Navigating The Evolving Capital Requirements

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KPMG Malta

Guide To Cells In Malta

Malta Insurance

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Ganado Advocates

BOV Reports Continued Growth In Its Core Banking Business

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Finance Malta

Finalising The Implementation Of Basel III In The EU

European Union Finance

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KPMG Malta

EU Approves Crypto Assets Regulation: An Overview Of MiCA

European Union Technology

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WH Partners

PSD3 – Through The Lens Of The European Banking Authority

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Finance Malta

PSD3 – Through The Lens Of The European Banking Authority

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

Finalising The Implementation Of Basel III In The EU

On 27 October 2021, the European Commission put forward a proposal for amendments to EU banking rules.

European Union Finance

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KPMG Malta

EU Approves Crypto Assets Regulation: An Overview Of MiCA

The Markets in Crypto-assets regulation ("MiCA" or the "Regulation") has finally become a reality following its approval by the European Council on October 5, 2022.

European Union Technology

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WH Partners

PSD3 – Through The Lens Of The European Banking Authority

The main objectives of the Payment Services Directive (EU) 2015/2366 (PSD2), transposed under Maltese law by inter alia the Financial Institutions Act, Chapter 376 of the Laws of Malta (FIA), were mainly to create a safer ...

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Finance Malta

PSD3 – Through The Lens Of The European Banking Authority

The main objectives of the Payment Services Directive (EU) 2015/2366 (PSD2), transposed under Maltese law by inter alia the Financial Institutions Act, Chapter 376 of the Laws of Malta (FIA)...

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

The Changes To The Structure And Competencies Of The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAS)

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CSB Group

Revisions To The Investment Services Rules

The IFRD Package came into force on the 26th June 2021 and introduced a number of significant changes to the prudential that governs MiFID Investment Firms.

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CSB Group

Market Abuse: ESMA Consults On Amendments To MAR Guidelines On Delayed Disclosure Of Inside Information

On 15th July 2021, the European Security and Markets Authority ("ESMA") announced that it had published a consultation paper in relation to the review of its guidelines on the delay of disclosure of inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation...

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

ESMA's Consultation Paper On Updates To Guidelines On Delay In The Disclosure Of Inside Information

Article 17 of the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") provides that issuers should publicly disclose inside information that directly concerns them as soon as possible.

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Issues Requirements And Rules Update Reminder For Company Service Providers

On the 2 July 2021, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") issued a notice aimed particularly at those CSPs registered before the amendments were introduced by Act L of 2020...

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

New Proposals To Amend The Securitisation Regulation

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Issues Feedback Statement On The Review Of Company Service Providers Regulation

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GTG

Consultation To Revise EBA's And ESMA's Guidelines On Suitability Assessments For Members Of The Management Body And Key Function Holders

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Ganado Advocates

Establishing A Financial Institution In Malta

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KPMG Malta

EU Commission Approves Malta's Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme

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KPMG Malta

ECB Banking Supervision Provides Temporary Relief For Capital Requirements For Market Risk

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Bankers' Association – Statement In Connection With COVID-19 Developments And References To A Windfall Tax

Malta Coronavirus

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Finance Malta

MFSA Clarifies Certain Requirements Under The VFA Framework

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WH Partners

Banking & Fintech Newsletter – Issue No.10 (January 2020)

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Ganado Advocates

EBA/GL/2019/02 - Final Report On EBA Draft Guidelines On Outsourcing Arrangements

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Ganado Advocates

Continuation Of Foreign Organisations In Malta – Foundation Focus

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Mandaris

MFSA Releases Consultation Paper On Raising The Bar For VFA Agents

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DF Advocates

Bypassing Traditional Lending Practices

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Ganado Advocates

Review Of The EU Macro-Prudential Policy Framework

European Union Finance

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

MFSA: The Wider Picture

Malta Insurance

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

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