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On the 6th of June, the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') published a circular to the financial services industry in regard to Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 ...

On the 18th December 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') issued a new framework applicable and specific to NPIFs.

As part of the reforms introduced by the EU Listing Act ("Listing Act"), important amendments have been made to article 17 of the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR"), specifically in relation to (a) the disclosure of inside information during "protracted processes", and (b) the delay of disclosure of inside information.

Bank branches have always played a key role in the service offered to customers. This is the reason why Bank of Valletta is continuously looking for ways of enhancing the branch experience...

The Investment Firm Regulation (IFR) and Investment Firm Directive (IFD) establish a new prudential regime for investment firms. They are both due to apply from 26 June 2021

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and the Central Bank of Malta (CBM) are conducting an implementation exercise to...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly, already had a negative impact on the financial market within the European Union ("EU").

15 years ago, Malta's finance industry came together to promote the country's financial services sector internationally. FinanceMalta was set up in 2007 as a public-private partnership.

On 22nd December 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") issued a circular on the applicability of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (the "Regulation") on Key Information Documents...

On 22nd December 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") issued a circular on the applicability of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (the "Regulation") on Key Information Documents...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA"), Malta's single regulator for the financial services industry, has published a consultation document through which it has formally kick-started the process for the regulation of collective investment schemes having as their investment objective the investment in virtual currencies.

When providing investment advice or portfolio management services, licence holders are to assess the whether a particular product is suitable for a client or potential client.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has just published an updated version of Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook (FIR/03) on 20th November 2025

The Travel Rule, originating from FATF Recommendation 16, has evolved from traditional wire transfers to encompass virtual asset service providers, with the EU's Transfer of Funds Regulation now in full effect. As compliance costs mount and payment infrastructures multiply, critical questions emerge about the financial burden on licensed institutions, data protection risks, and whether these regulations effectively combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has launched a consultation examining whether distributed ledger technology can be integrated into Malta's financial ecosystem for tokenising financial instruments and real-world assets. The regulator seeks industry input on priority asset classes for pilots, infrastructural readiness including token registries and smart-contract audits, and legal issues surrounding ownership and settlement finality.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated its guidelines regarding issuers' ability to delay the disclosure of inside information in terms of article 17

The DCS Regulations also amend the section relating to the compensation contribution.

Small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) may have received unprecedented levels of support and relief measures by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, as these are phased...