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MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for regulatory submissions
Regulation
iGaming

MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for regulatory submissions

The Malta Gaming Authority has formally accepted Qualified Electronic Signatures for all document submissions, effective immediately.

15 Sept 2026
FATF flags new money laundering risks for gaming and gambling operators
Regulation
iGaming

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.

15 Sept 2026
Cloud or on-premise: what Malta's SMEs are actually paying for IT
Digital Transformation
Tech

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.

11 Sept 2026
NIS2 fines up to €10m: Malta SMEs face 2026 compliance deadline
Regulation
Tech

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.

11 Sept 2026
MCCAA's ImportaMT cuts pre-shipment compliance hurdles for Maltese importers
Regulation
Tech

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.

11 Sept 2026
EU rule of law mission to Malta following Fenech acquittal raises regulatory stakes
Regulation
Finance

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.

10 Sept 2026
Ombudsman warns public bodies cannot ignore recommendations; calls for select committee
Regulation
Leadership

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.

09 Sept 2026
MFSA Warns Insurers on Data Quality, Pushes for Tighter Controls on Regulatory Returns
Regulation
Finance

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.

07 Sept 2026
MFSA launches ScamAlert.mt as fraud evolves from email to romance scams
Regulation
Finance

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.

31 Aug 2026
UAE gaming regulator and Abu Dhabi financial centre ink cooperation deal
Regulation
iGaming

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.

28 Aug 2026
Keep innovating tax incentives or risk losing ground, Deloitte tells Malta
Taxation
Finance

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.

28 Aug 2026
MFSA scales up supervision 350% with 'Dear CEO' letters and academy training
Regulation
Finance

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.

28 Aug 2026