Elena Tabone, Deputy Director at Malta's Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), has set out how the country is preparing for a wave of upcoming EU anti-money laundering reforms, in a wide-ranging interview with Compliance Week. With the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) due to be fully operational by 2028, new EU regulations coming into force in summer 2027, and a MONEYVAL evaluation on the horizon, Tabone said the FIAU's current focus is contributing data

Malta has spent the last decade establishing itself as one of Europe's most sought-after filming locations, drawing more than 30 major film and TV productions a year for each of the past three years, including a record 36 in both 2023 and 2025. Recent and upcoming titles span Jurassic World Rebirth, Gladiator II, Enid Blyton adaptation The Magic Faraway Tree and Jason Statham thriller Mutiny, alongside productions in which Malta stands in for Greece, 1980s Sicily, southern Fr

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published a new Guidance Note setting out the methodology it will apply when determining administrative penalties for credit institutions found in breach of regulatory requirements, giving Malta's banking sector greater clarity on how enforcement decisions are reached. The Guidance Note establishes a clear, transparent and structured framework for calculating administrative penalties, reinforcing the Authority's commitment to

EY Malta is placing technology, innovation and business transformation at the centre of the business conversation with the return of EY Engage, an event bringing together business leaders, technology professionals and senior decision-makers to examine the forces shaping the future of organisations. Building on previous editions, the programme concentrates on practical applications of technology and AI, moving beyond theory to address the questions organisations are working th

Malta’s business landscape continued to expand last year, with the Malta Business Registry (MBR) recording 3,744 new company registrations, the majority of which were private companies, according to figures presented in the Registry’s Annual Report to Parliament. The growth builds on a broader digital transformation drive at the MBR. Almost 300,000 documents were registered during the year, with 80% submitted and processed digitally. MBR Chief Executive Officer Dr Geraldine S

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken a further step towards establishing Malta as a dedicated jurisdiction for aircraft financial leasing, publishing a full draft rulebook for consultation on 24th July 2026, this time accompanied by the full draft "Rules for Notified Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies and Related Due Diligence Service Providers." The move follows an earlier consultation launched in January, which proposed a notification-based regime as a

MeDirect has recorded a profit of €2.4 million over the last 6 months. The result was supported by growth across the bank's core lending and its retail and wealth businesses, a 9% increase in the balance sheet to €5.8 billion, and a strengthened capital base following further investment by its controlling shareholder. This was the first full reporting period under Banka CREDITAS, part of the privately owned CREDITAS Group, which acquired MeDirect in September 2025. The strate

Thirteen professionals have completed the accredited Insolvency Course run by the Malta Business Registry and are now eligible to join the Register of Insolvency Practitioners. The addition brings the number of registered practitioners in Malta to 26, doubling the pool of specialists available to businesses, individuals and the wider financial and legal sectors. The course covered procedures relating to liquidity, sanctions under Malta's regulatory framework, the Insolvency P

Malta Enterprise has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BLUMORPHO and Malta Venture Capital. This agreement marks the first anniversary of the Malta Semiconductor Competence Centre aimed at strengthening Malta's deep tech ecosystem. The partnership will open new opportunities for startups and established companies across the deep tech sector, including semiconductors. It focuses on supporting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and giving companies access to new net

FinanceMalta is looking at ways to strengthen Malta's presence in North America, with early discussions underway for a dedicated financial services event in New York in spring 2027. Speaking at FinanceMalta's annual networking event at Villa Bighi, chairman George Vella said the organisation is engaging with relevant stakeholders, including the US Embassy in Malta, to explore the initiative. He linked the move to recent improvements in connectivity between Malta and the Unite