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Executive Moves
Dr. Michelle Buontempo Becomes MFSA's Acting CEO
She is the regulator’s Chief Officer of Enforcement.
She worked on several crucial projects during her tenure with the regulator.
Wednesday, 15/06/2022 | 11:09 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
MFSA Issues Guidelines on the Promotion of Financial Products via Giveaways
The Maltese regulator detailed that gifts should not be of substantial value, among other factors.
Friday, 13/08/2021 | 18:05 GMT
by
Felipe Erazo
Executive Moves
The Malta Financial Services Authority Secures Joseph Gavin as Its New CEO
Gavin will take over from Dr Christopher P. Buttigieg and will chair the regulator’s Executive Committee.
Friday, 30/07/2021 | 10:29 GMT
by
Tom Hazan
Regulation
MFSA Reminds Binance Is Not Authorized to Operate in Malta
Malta's financial watchdog reiterated a public statement issued in February 2020 about the legal status of the exchange.
Thursday, 15/07/2021 | 16:12 GMT
by
Felipe Erazo
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Regulation
MFSA Reports a Total of €975,462 in Administrative Penalties Issued in 2020
The financial watchdog took 52 enforcement actions during last year.
Wednesday, 16/06/2021 | 18:51 GMT
by
Felipe Erazo
Brokers
Maltese Watchdog Warns of Bogus Broker Called FxTrade Gains
Contrary to claims on its website, FxTrade Gains was not a Maltese entity, is unknown to the MFSA and is not authorised.
Thursday, 10/12/2020 | 19:58 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
News
Crypto.com Receives License from Malta Financial Services Authority
The cryptocurrency platform secured approvals for a Financial Institution License and a Class 3 VFA License.
Tuesday, 24/11/2020 | 14:05 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Brokers
MFSA Alerts Public to Bogus Broker Called ApexTrade Options
MFSA previously warned many trading firms against falsely advertising unregulated products as being supervised in Malta.
Tuesday, 02/06/2020 | 15:45 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
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Brokers
ProuFX Broker Draws Warning from Maltese Regulator MFSA
The watchdog said that contrary to claims on its website, ProuFX was not a Maltese entity, nor known to MFSA.
Wednesday, 22/04/2020 | 16:47 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
Regulation
Malta Regulator MFSA Warns of Unlicensed Exchange UMarkets
The entity claims to be an online trading broker, which offers FX, commodities, CFDs and indices
Tuesday, 21/04/2020 | 16:22 GMT
by
Finance Magnates Staff
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Malta Denies COINMALEX, Crypto Foxtrades Have License to Operate
Both exchanges claim on their websites that they are operating in the island nation’s fledgling cryptocurrency industry
Thursday, 26/03/2020 | 20:45 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
Retail FX
FCA, MFSA Warn of Financial Scams Surrounding Coronavirus
The City watchdog identified different scams infiltrating Britons’ email inboxes, including those related to cryptocurrencies.
Thursday, 12/03/2020 | 21:53 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
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MFSA Adds Bitcoin Future to Its Crypto Warning List
The regulator branded it as a “get-rich-quick” scam.
Thursday, 31/10/2019 | 12:45 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Regulation
MFSA Publishes Strategic Plan, Prioritises Crypto Surveillance
The three-year strategic plan covers the 2019-2021 period.
Friday, 06/09/2019 | 09:45 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Regulation
MFSA Re-Issues Warning Against Bitcoin Revolution’s New Platform
The regulator branded it as a “get-rich-quick” scam.
Thursday, 29/08/2019 | 11:25 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Regulation
MFSA Announces Permanent National Restrictions on CFDs
The product measures are the same as the temporary rules imposed by ESMA for retail investors.
Tuesday, 20/08/2019 | 10:58 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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Brokers
GKFX CEO Tunc Akyurt on Restructuring & New Malta Brand
GKFX recently announced the rebranding of its FCA subsidiary and a new home for retail clients in Malta.
Tuesday, 28/05/2019 | 14:52 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
GKFX Rebrands UK Subsidiary as GKPRO, Migrates Retail to Malta
The UK company is restructuring its operations and focusing on professional clients after an internal review
Tuesday, 14/05/2019 | 13:03 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation
MFSA Gives In-Principle Approval to 14 Crypto Companies
All of the entities were applying for virtual financial agent status
Tuesday, 02/04/2019 | 15:36 GMT
by
David Kimberley
Regulation
Bitcoin Revolution is Likely a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme, MFSA Warns
The entity is not authorised to operate in Malta and is falsely claiming to be linked to local personalities.
Friday, 25/01/2019 | 09:54 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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Brokers
FX-Ignoble: MFSA Slaps FxNobels on to its Warning List
Reports suggest the unregulated broker has been scamming its 'customers'
Thursday, 17/01/2019 | 16:52 GMT
by
David Kimberley
Regulation
MFSA Adds 7 Firms to Warning List in Single Day
Amongst the firms are are a number of retail FX and cryptocurrency brokers.
Tuesday, 15/01/2019 | 09:14 GMT
by
David Kimberley
Thought Leaders
Trading Places: Finding The Best Jurisdiction for Your Brokerage
One of the major things every broker has to consider is where to incorporate their brokerage.
Monday, 14/01/2019 | 12:40 GMT
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Exclusive: Blackmoon Expands to Malta Ahead of Category 3 Licence Approval
Blackmoon aims to build a legally compliant framework to provide dealing and brokerage services.
Monday, 10/09/2018 | 13:50 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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Regulation
MFSA Issues Warning Against More Brokers for Unauthorised Activities
MFSA warns against services and firms that have been prohibited or suspended pending investigation.
Wednesday, 27/09/2017 | 10:01 GMT
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Colin Firth
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