Macolin Convention To Enter Into Force
Switzerland has become the fifth Council of Europe member state to ratify the Convention on …
Malta: Financial Services Authority Publishes Guidance on Cryptocurrency Scams
On April 25, 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a guidance note addressed …
Malta: Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit Publishes Amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations
On April 22, 2019, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) published Legal Notice 77 of …
Casumo Fined For Dutch Activities
Regulators in the Netherlands have fined online casino Casumo more than €300,000 after ruling it …
Maltese Regulators Take On Account Access Issues
Malta’s financial regulator is seeking to stop risks from its new virtual asset licensing regime …
European Council Branded 'Weakest Link' in Financial Crime Fight
EU lawmakers have complained that efforts to tackle financial crime are being frustrated by resistance …
Malta: FIAU Publishes Guidance for Completion of AML/CTF Risk Evaluation Questionnaire
On January 4, 2019, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) released a circular providing guidance …
Malta: Financial Services Authority Consults on Guidance Notes on Cybersecurity
On February 8, 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) launched a consultation on proposed …
Malta AML Enforcement 'Collapse' Shows Need For EU-Level Action, Experts Say
Financial crime experts have accused Maltese authorities of failing to tackle serious anti-money laundering (AML) …