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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

On 2nd July 2025, the Malta Gaming Authority ("MGA") published its Capital Requirements Policy (the "Policy"), which introduces new financial obligations for licensed entities.

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

The financial regulatory landscape in the European Union is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of EMIR 3, which took effect on 24 December 2024.

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MK Fintech Partners

Capital Requirements Policy

The Capital Requirements Policy (hereinafter the ‘Policy') serves as a foundation for the financial soundness of legal entities holding a licence issued by the Malta Gaming Authority...

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

MFSA Launches Consultation For Self-Managed Notified Professional Investor Fund

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Finance Malta

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

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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

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Announces Updated Social Security Contribution Rates For 2026

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

Company Formation In Malta 2026 (Video)

Malta Commercial

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Malta's Citizenship By Merit: A Strategic Evolution In Recognising Exceptional Contribution

Malta Media & IT

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CSB Group

Judgement On The Right To Enforce A Promise Of Sale Agreement

Malta Real Estate

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Mamo TCV Advocates

The Appointment Of Process Agents In Cross-Border Transactions: Ensuring Compliance With Maltese Procedural Law

Malta Commercial

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GVZH 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

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has just published a circular outlining that the new version of Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook shall become applicable in two stages.

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Ganado Advocates

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

The new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which will establish the first harmonised regime for crypto-assets across the EU, entered into force in June 2023.

European Union Finance

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Finance Malta

Establishing A Financial Institution In Malta

In reaching an authorisation decision, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") will delve into various aspects of the Applicant, inter alia, its...

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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

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

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CSB Group

Innovation In Malta

Malta Insurance

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Announces Changes To The Investment Services Rulebooks

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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)

In its efforts to strengthen its supervisory capabilities in the sphere of the financial services sector, the EU framework has seen the realisation of the European system...

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CSB Group

Innovation In Malta

Innovation has long played centre stage in Malta's financial services industry. This is particularly true in the insurance sector which has carved out a reputation for itself...

Malta Insurance

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Announces Changes To The Investment Services Rulebooks

On the 29th of March 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular to the industry in which several amendments to the Investment Services Rulebooks were detailed.

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Banking Regulation - A Thirst For Capital

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Camilleri Preziosi 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

As of January 2019, a general EU framework for securitisation was established by means of the enactment of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (the "Securitisation Regulation"...

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Ganado Advocates

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

In October 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a consultation document on raising the bar for Company Service Providers (CSPs).

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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

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have launched a consultation to review

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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

Changes To Share Capital – Trusts And Trustees Act

Malta Commercial

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

MFSA - CBM Consultation Feedback Statement On The Methodology Used For The Identification Of Other Systemically Important Institutions And The Calibration Of The Related Capital Buffer

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

Preparedness For Solvency II Under The Spotlight

Malta Insurance

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

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