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MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for regulatory submissions
The Malta Gaming Authority has formally accepted Qualified Electronic Signatures for all document submissions, effective immediately.

FATF flags new money laundering risks for gaming and gambling operators
The FATF has published new red flag risk indicators for gaming and gambling, warning of emerging money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks.

Cloud or on-premise: what Malta's SMEs are actually paying for IT
A new analysis breaks down the real costs of cloud versus on-premise infrastructure for Malta's growing number of cloud adopters.

NIS2 fines up to €10m: Malta SMEs face 2026 compliance deadline
Malta's NIS2 framework is fully in force. SMEs in cloud, iGaming, and IT face fines up to €10m or 2% of global turnover for non-compliance.

MCCAA's ImportaMT cuts pre-shipment compliance hurdles for Maltese importers
MCCAA launches ImportaMT, a pre-import service that verifies product compliance before shipment, reducing delays and costs.

EU rule of law mission to Malta following Fenech acquittal raises regulatory stakes
The European Parliament is sending a fact-finding mission to Malta after Yorgen Fenech's acquittal, highlighting rule of law concerns with business implications.

Ombudsman warns public bodies cannot ignore recommendations; calls for select committee
The Parliamentary Ombudsman presented his Ombudsplan 2027, reiterating that public authorities cannot disregard his recommendations without accountability.

MFSA Warns Insurers on Data Quality, Pushes for Tighter Controls on Regulatory Returns
The MFSA has put insurers on notice over data quality in regulatory returns, demanding stronger controls and better governance.

MFSA launches ScamAlert.mt as fraud evolves from email to romance scams
New website ScamAlert.mt aims to help the public spot, avoid and report scams, as authorities warn fraud is growing more sophisticated.

UAE gaming regulator and Abu Dhabi financial centre ink cooperation deal
The UAE's gaming regulator signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial authority to coordinate oversight, signalling deeper integration.

Keep innovating tax incentives or risk losing ground, Deloitte tells Malta
Deloitte Malta's Tax leader says the country's tax incentive framework needs constant innovation as global competition for investment and talent heats up.

MFSA scales up supervision 350% with 'Dear CEO' letters and academy training
The MFSA boosted supervisory engagements by 350% to over 1,800 in 2025, driven by a 160% workforce increase and a new outreach strategy using 'Dear CEO' letters.