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BNF Bank reshuffles top team with new chiefs for banking and risk
Glen Smith becomes Chief Banking Officer and Tiziana Bugeja Chief Risk Officer at BNF Bank, effective September 2026, subject to MFSA approval.
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.
Late Filings and Client Fund Gaps Drive MFSA's 2025 Enforcement Crackdown
The MFSA issued 91 enforcement actions and €570,673 in penalties in 2025, with late reporting accounting for 69% of cases while client fund safeguarding emerges as a key priority.
Playson promotes insider to VP of Commercial Partnerships in strategic restructure
Malta-based iGaming supplier Playson has appointed Denys Koshel as its first VP of Commercial Partnerships, merging account management and emerging markets into one function.
Amy Howe's $21m golden parachute five times bigger than first reported
Former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe's exit package is worth $21.2m, nearly five times the $4.37m initially reported, according to Flutter filings.
Prediction markets upend sports betting as Flutter CEO departs amid strategic turmoil
Flutter's CEO exit and slashed guidance highlight how prediction markets are reshaping the iGaming landscape, with implications for Malta's sector.
Black Cube Ties Evolution's UK Settlement to Court Fight Over Regulator Contacts
The Israeli intelligence firm behind the Evolution dossier argues the UKGC fine and failed Galaxy deal prove its case.
Malta Targets Family Offices with Flexible Trust Structures and Tax Regime
Malta is positioning itself as a hub for family offices, leveraging PTC structures, tax incentives, and a collaborative ecosystem to attract ultra-high-net-worth families.
Malta Business Registry enforces new beneficial ownership rules under 6th AML Directive
The Malta Business Registry has introduced new beneficial ownership requirements, including a legitimate interest access tier and a new BO4 form, with a six-month transition period.
MFSA puts AI governance on the regulatory radar for financial services firms
The MFSA has issued new supervisory expectations on AI governance and prudential risk, requiring boards to take ownership of AI-related risks.
MFSA code of conduct ties governance failures to sanctions for leaders
The MFSA's new code of conduct for decision makers in financial services explicitly links governance failures to regulatory sanctions, raising the stakes for boards and executives.
Jonathan Dingli takes helm at MIA, pledges sharper focus on competitiveness and digitalisation
Jonathan Dingli elected president of Malta Institute of Accountants, vowing to strengthen the institute's influence as a driving force in Malta's economic development.