Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 02 SEPTEMBER 2014

Practical Implementation Of AIFMD In Malta: The MFSA’s Authorisation Process

MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority
Explore more from MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

The Maltese legislation which implements the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive has been in place for over a year.

MaltaFinance and Banking
Author LinkedIn connections

Article by Christopher P. Buttigieg and Clare Farrugia1

Introduction

The Maltese legislation which implements the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ('AIFMD') has been in place for over a year. This is set in the Investment Services Act ('the Act'), the legal notices issued by the Minister of Finance, and the Investment Services Rules issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority ('MFSA' or 'the Authority'), Malta's single regulator and supervisor for financial services.

All fund managers and self-managed schemes, which were licensed on or before the 22nd July 2013, were required to submit a request to the MFSA for re-authorisation by 31st March 2014. In the meantime, a number of new applicants have also requested authorisation as an AIFM.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Publication Of Commission Delegated Regulation Implementing Key Prospectus Reforms Under The EU Listing Act

The European Commission has published new delegated regulations amending the EU prospectus disclosure regime, introducing streamlined content requirements and standardized formats for various categories of prospectuses. These reforms, part of the broader EU Listing Act package, aim to reduce regulatory burdens for issuers while maintaining investor protection, with key changes including reduced historical financial information requirements and simplified disclosure obligations.
European UnionFinance and Banking
Ganado Advocates
Ganado Advocates
Article

CRD VI And Cross-Border Lending: What Third-Country Credit Institutions Need To Know

The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.
MaltaFinance and Banking
Camilleri Preziosi
Camilleri Preziosi
Article

FinXP Launches New Positioning As It Expands Payments Infrastructure Offering

FinXP, an MFSA-licensed Electronic Money Institution, has unveiled a new market positioning that emphasizes its expanded role as a payments infrastructure provider for fintechs and online platforms. The company now offers Banking-as-a-Service, card issuing, and BIN sponsorship alongside its traditional payment processing services, backed by independent ownership, direct SEPA access through CENTROlink, and a flexible approach to client onboarding that goes beyond standard automated criteria.
MaltaFinance and Banking
Finance Malta
Finance Malta