Practice news February 15, 2019 MFSA publishes ‘local firms’ policy The Malta Financial Services Authority, inspired by Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (“the CRR”) and Directive 2013/36/EU (“the CRD”) has...
Practice news February 5, 2019 MFSA issues document on AML and CFT strategy On 4th February, the Malta Financial Services Authority issued a document outlining its strategic approach towards AML and CFT...
Firm news January 9, 2018 MFSA issues its feedback statement on the Conduct of Business Rulebook – on the same day the European Commission proposes a postponement to the IDD application date Following two phases of consultation back in 2015 and 2016 on the Conduct of Business Rulebook (the “Rulebook”), the...
Practice news October 24, 2017 MFSA launches consultation process on investments in virtual currencies The MFSA has yesterday launched a consultation process in relation to investments in virtual currencies, aimed at ensuring investor...
Practice news April 4, 2016 MFSA Launches New Framework for Alternative Investor Funds On the 11th February 2016, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the “MFSA”) announced the launch of a new framework...
Firm news March 10, 2015 MFSA publishes Feedback Statement to the MFSA Consultation on the Proposed Regulation on the use of Trusts for persons with disability (Ref.:10/2014) On the 12th December 2014, the MFSA issued a consultation document [Ref.: 10/2014], putting forward a proposal for the...
Other news January 9, 2015 MFSA issues new rules under the Retirement Pensions Act, 2011 On the 7th January 2015, the Malta Financial Services Authority issued the new Regulations and Pension Rules under the...
Other news October 16, 2014 MFSA issues a Circular on Group Supervision under Solvency II On the 13th October 2014, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a circular regarding re/insurance undertakings in a...
Other news December 23, 2013 MFSA Consultation Document on the Proposed Review of Fees for Insurers, Intermediaries and Retirement Funds for 2014 – 2018 Since its inception, the MFSA has sought to generate predictability and stability in relation to the regulatory fees charged...
Practice news November 26, 2013 Malta awarded “Most favoured domicile in Europe” by Hedge Funds Review Malta was named as the most favoured domicile for hedge funds in the recent Hedge Funds Review’s Service Provider...
Other news November 18, 2013 MFSA amends Insurance Rule 1 of 2007 to include capital contributions The Malta Financial Services Authority has amended Insurance Rule 1 of 2007 (Own Funds of Companies Carrying on Business...
Practice news June 25, 2013 Malta publishes final AIFMD implementing measures: Malta is open for AIFMD business On 25 June, 2013 the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued the final implementing measures for Malta's transposition of...