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eCabs Technologies slashes payment costs for ride-hail operators with Revolut integration
Fintech
Tech

eCabs Technologies slashes payment costs for ride-hail operators with Revolut integration

eCabs Technologies integrates Revolut Pay, cutting payment processing costs by up to 60% for operators using its platform.

06 Nov 2026
Central Bank seeks pan-European payment scheme operators for Malta adoption
Regulation
Finance

Central Bank seeks pan-European payment scheme operators for Malta adoption

The Central Bank of Malta has launched a call for expressions of interest for pan-European payment scheme operators, aiming to boost retail payment innovation and integration.

04 Nov 2026
FIAU rolls out goSENTINEL platform for data-driven AML supervision
Regulation
Finance

FIAU rolls out goSENTINEL platform for data-driven AML supervision

Malta's FIAU is deploying goSENTINEL, a UNODC-built digital platform, to bring risk-based AML/CFT supervision to over 2,200 reporting entities.

30 Oct 2026
Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny
Fintech
Finance

Revolut Outage: Malta’s Digital Dependence Under Scrutiny

Revolut’s outage brought Malta’s reliance on digital payments into focus. Beyond the immediate disruption, it raises bigger questions about shared cloud infrastructure, business continuity and how exposed the island’s economy could be if the technology investment boom suffers a sharp reversal.

26 Oct 2026
MFSA's FinTech2030 signals regulatory direction for crypto, AI and tokenisation in Malta
Regulation
Finance

MFSA's FinTech2030 signals regulatory direction for crypto, AI and tokenisation in Malta

MFSA's FinTech2030 conference outlined regulatory direction for crypto, AI, tokenisation and payments, shaping the next era for Malta's financial services.

02 Oct 2026
Izola Bank Sold to Azure Financial in €2.8 Million Capital Deal
M&A
Finance

Izola Bank Sold to Azure Financial in €2.8 Million Capital Deal

Izola Bank's shareholders agree to sell 100% to Azure Financial, with a €2.8 million capital injection and Van Marcke retaining an indirect stake.

20 Sept 2026
FinXP goes beyond payments processing with new infrastructure push
Fintech
Finance

FinXP goes beyond payments processing with new infrastructure push

FinXP rebrands as a payments infrastructure provider, offering Banking-as-a-Service and direct SEPA access, targeting fintechs and online platforms.

15 Sept 2026
Late Filings and Client Fund Gaps Drive MFSA's 2025 Enforcement Crackdown
Regulation
Finance

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.

21 Aug 2026
Why prediction market operators should look at Malta's Type 3 gaming licence
Regulation
iGaming

Why prediction market operators should look at Malta's Type 3 gaming licence

The regulatory classification of prediction markets determines licensing and cross-border viability. Malta's Type 3 gaming licence offers a fit that other EU jurisdictions lack.

21 Aug 2026
WH Partners: Malta must act now on tokenisation and DeFi or risk losing lead
Regulation
Finance

WH Partners: Malta must act now on tokenisation and DeFi or risk losing lead

WH Partners has responded to MFSA consultations on tokenisation and DeFi, urging Malta to move quickly to maintain its position as a digital assets hub.

21 Aug 2026
Corporate Payments Shift: Malta's Fintechs Race to Deliver Real-Time Multicurrency Control
Fintech
Finance

Corporate Payments Shift: Malta's Fintechs Race to Deliver Real-Time Multicurrency Control

Malta's financial sector is developing specialised corporate payment platforms combining real-time controls, multicurrency agility and dedicated relationship support.

14 Aug 2026
MFSA warns EU centralised supervision may undermine consumer protections
Regulation
Finance

MFSA warns EU centralised supervision may undermine consumer protections

MFSA warns EU plans for centralised capital markets supervision risk consumer access to justice, while pushing for pension reform and exploring tokenisation.

14 Aug 2026