While all subject persons have a critical role to play in the fight against financial crime, this guidance note focuses on the transaction monitoring requirements...

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...

EU regulations governing anti-money laundering (AML) compliance continue to evolve, most recently with the EU's Fourth AML Directive coming into force in June 2017.

In the digital age, insurance companies are not only guardians of financial protection but also stewards of sensitive customer data.

As banks continue to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of AI technologies promises to redefine industry standards and elevate...

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA" or "the Authority"), the single regulator for financial services in Malta, identified potential risks and a number of disadvantages in having the crypto-asset sector operating in a regulatory vacuum.

The year had been dedicated to raising the visibility of the jurisdiction, as well as to ensuring that our membership base keeps its upward trend. It meant that we attended...

International trade and cross border payments have been forever changed by the pandemic. Multiple factors such as disruption to supply chains...

In just eight years, Q Securities has grown its operations to three key fund jurisdictions, servicing 225 funds with assets under custody of around €17bn.

Bank of Valletta has launched its new BOV 3D Secure App, an app that introduces a stronger security process for online purchases.

Bank of Valletta and the Housing Authority signed an agreement that gives BOV clients the opportunity to benefit from the authority's ‘New Hope Guarantee Scheme'.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has introduced a framework for Notified Professional Investor Funds (NPIFs)...

In a bid to strengthen its Branch network and enhance the retail business, Bank of Valletta has appointed seven new Branch Managers who will be filling up vacant places at several of its branches across Malta.

FinanceMalta and Blockchain Malta have joined forces to promote ‘BlockFinance', a new series devoted to helping all financial practitioners better understand the opportunities and risks

Bank of Valletta announced that it will be hosting a series of investor education sessions across its retail network over the coming months.

Accountancy continues to be one of the most popular options for young people who are considering their career options. In Malta the accountancy profession can boast full employment.

Rick Hunkin, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Valletta, has been re-elected Chairman of the Malta Bankers' Association (MBA) for the coming year.

The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit are introducing a Harmonised Regulatory Reporting Framework to eliminate overlapping data requests and reduce operational burdens for financial services companies. The new framework will standardise domestic regulatory returns and create a unified ecosystem to minimise data errors, with mandatory implementation set for January 2027.

It was an honor moderating the "It's all about the people" Panel during the FinanceMalta conference, where we touched upon academia, student engagement, and human capital migration.

An invaluable platform of communication, four days of networking, workshops and brainstorming – four leading shows together – are taking place in Ta' Qali, at the MFCC Convention Centre...