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List of Banks in Malta

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single regulator for financial services activities in Malta. It regulates and supervises credit and financial institutions, investment, trust and insurance business and also houses the country's Companies Registry. The MFSA issues guidance notes, monitors local and international developments, works with relevant parties on legislative matters, and plays a major role in training. It encourages high standards of compliance and runs a consumer affairs unit.


Main Legislation
Financial Institutions Act Cap. 376
Summary of the Financial Institutions Act
 

Subsidiary Legislation
S.L. 376.01 Financial Institutions Act (Appointment of Competent Authority) Order
S.L. 376.02 Fines and Penalties for Offences Regulations
S.L. 376.03 Financial Institutions (Fees) Regulations
S.L. 376.04 Financial Institutions Act (Safeguarding of Funds) Regulations
S.L. 376.05 European Passport Rights for Financial Institutions Regulations 
 


Related Legislation
Malta Financial Services Authority Act Cap. 330
Banking Act Cap. 371
Central Bank of Malta Act Cap. 204
Prevention of Financial Markets Abuse Act Cap. 476
Prevention of Money Laundering Act Cap. 373
Professional Secrecy Act Cap. 377
Set-off and Netting on Insolvency Act Cap. 459
LN 521 of 2004 - Financial Conglomerates Regulations, 2004
S.L. 459.01 Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations
LN 177 of 2004 - Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations, 2004
S.L. 330.07 Distance Selling (Retail Financial Services) Regulations