The FIAU issues its Supervisory Plan for 2024-2025
On the 26th June, 2024, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, released its supervisory priorities for 2024–2025, marking the first year of a comprehensive five-year compliance monitoring plan. This document outlines the supervisory activities scheduled for [...]
EBA issues revised list of ITS validation rules
The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued today a revised list of validation rules in its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting, highlighting those, which have been deactivated either for incorrectness or for triggering IT [...]
International use of the euro remained broadly stable in 2023
Euro’s share across various indicators of international currency use remained above 19% Vigilance needed against any cracks that may appear in the international monetary system Deeper European economic and financial integration, together with enhancements in [...]
Banks’ Adherence to New EU Requirements is Crucial to Maintain Sector Safe and Robust
To ensure a smooth transition for local banks to comply with the new and amended requirements arising from the Banking package, which was recently adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European [...]
MFSA Guides Listed Entities on the New EU Sustainability Reporting Rules to Increase Transparency for Investors
On 29 April, the Malta Financial Services Authority hosted an event, inviting over 90 listed entities to learn more about their new obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) which entered into force in [...]
MFSA Thematic Review Aims to Continue Strengthening Further Governance and Compliance Standards
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) recently published a "Dear CEO" letter outlining the results of a thematic review focused on governance and compliance within the Trustee and Company Service Provider (TCSP) sector. While the [...]