The Malta Financial Services Authority is committed to continuously seek to enhance its supervisory approach.

The Securitisation Cell Companies Regulations 2014 [SCC Regulations] were published in the Government Gazette on the 28th November 2014, and are now in force.

The MFSA has published an updated Corporate Governance Manual for Directors of Investment Companies and Collective Investment Schemes.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit.

The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Central Bank of Malta have published a feedback statement on the responses received from the industry related to the consultation published on the 5th of November...

This extension is effective as soon as it published in the Official Journal, subject to a favourable vote in the European Parliament.

The Malta Financial Services Authority announces the launch of a new framework applicable for notification of Alternative Investment Funds which will be promoted to qualifying or professional investors.

The Authority has issued an explanatory Guide to Reinsurance Special Purpose Vehicles established in Malta.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has announced the launch of a new framework applicable for notification of Alternative Investment Funds [the Notified AIFs] which will be promoted to qualifying or professional investors.

As part of its continuous efforts to enhance its position of a leading financial services regulator, the Malta Financial Services Authority will be embarking on a business process re-engineering project.

Any changes to the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association must reach the Conduct Supervisory Unit by 29 January 2016 for the necessary regulatory approvals.

Malta's financial services system continued to expand in terms of size, reputation and attractiveness in 2015, backed by a resilient regulatory framework, prudential supervision, consumer protection, and strong money laundering prevention mechanisms.

Fitch Ratings has confirmed Malta's Long-term rating at ‘A', while also re-affirming a Stable Outlook.

Whilst AIFMD has posed various challenges to industry operators and regulators alike, Malta was at the forefront of implementation, ensuring a timely transposition.

This month's edition of Reactions looked at Malta's main selling points, and discussed with MFSA Chairman Prof Joe Bannister the latest development in the sector.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority held a cross-sector Seminar on "Regulatory Impact Assessment" at the MFSA.

The Board of Governors has appointed Mr Aldo Giordano as Director of the Resolution Unit.

A Collective Investment Scheme licence was issued to Italo SICAV plc on 18th May 2015.

As part of the on-going review of the implementation of the SSM, the Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, Ms Daniele Nouy, visited the Malta Financial Services Authority earlier this month.

Further to this Consultation Document, the MFSA has issued a feedback statement on the comments received in relation to the proposed amendments to the Insurance Business Act and Insurance Intermediaries Act.