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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.
Mozzartbet exits Malta iGaming market as group pivots to domestic licences
Mozzartbet Group is leaving Malta's online gambling market on October 1, ceasing its MGA-licensed operations to focus on locally regulated markets.
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.
Malta moves to notification-based regime for aircraft leasing companies
The MFSA is developing a new notified framework for aircraft financial leasing, moving away from traditional licensing to attract more international players.
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.
Africa's weak age checks expose iGaming operators to regulatory risk
African age verification systems fail to block underage gamblers, raising player protection concerns for operators and regulators.
New tax rules push Malta towards a smaller, wealthier ex-pat pool
Malta's 2027 tax residency overhaul triples minimum tax to €35,000 and raises property thresholds, targeting high-net-worth individuals.
Bally's Intralot H1: online surges, UK tax hike costs €34m in Q2 EBITDA
Bally's Intralot reported €544.2m H1 revenue, led by online growth, but the UK's remote gaming duty increase from 21% to 40% cost €34m in Q2 EBITDA.
Florida lawsuit targets payment processors in sweepstakes crackdown, setting potential US precedent
Florida AG sues Stake, VGW and payment firms Yodlee, Trustly, Worldpay, alleging illegal gambling via sweepstakes model.
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.
EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups
The European Commission adopted a major tax simplification package on 24 June 2026, cutting withholding taxes, scrapping CFC overlaps with Pillar 2, and streamlining DAC reporting.
Malta's iGaming sector watches nervously as UK gambling reform threatens Pandora's box
The UK's decision to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule could trigger a full Gambling Act overhaul, unsettling Malta-based operators with UK exposure.