Kinanis Fiduciaries Surrenders Licence to Hold Client Securities

Kinanis Fiduciaries Limited has voluntarily given up its licence to hold securities and similar interests on behalf of clients, the Malta Financial Services Authority confirmed on 14 September 2026.

The company requested the MFSA to accept the surrender of its authorisation for fiduciary activities involving the custody of client assets. The regulator published a formal notice to document the change in the firm's regulatory status.

The notice gives stakeholders a clear picture of which services Kinanis Fiduciaries can still provide. It also forms part of the MFSA's broader push for transparency in its oversight of the financial services sector.

For businesses and professionals that deal with regulated entities, tracking shifts in authorisation status is critical. A surrendered licence means the company can no longer offer that specific service, which may affect existing client arrangements or contractual obligations.

The move comes as the MFSA continues to tighten its supervisory approach, with more firms expected to review their licence portfolios against evolving compliance costs and regulatory expectations.

Market participants should verify the current scope of any counterparty's authorisation before entering into fiduciary arrangements. The MFSA's public register remains the definitive source for such checks.