MFSA Implements Amendments to Transpose EU Investment Firms Directive (IFD)

The MFSA has updated Maltese legislation and rules to fully implement the IFD, enhance supervisory clarity, and strengthen compliance requirements.

Key Changes Include:

• Amendments to the Investment Services Act & Banking Act to support cross-border supervision.

• Updates to subsidiary legislation for consolidated supervision, EU-wide cooperation, and clearer definitions.

• Rulebook revisions, including new minimum capital thresholds, liquidity requirements, and alignment with CRD/IFR/CRR.

What Investment Firms Must Do:

• Reassess capital and liquidity requirements.

• Review group supervision obligations.

• Update compliance frameworks, disclosures, and internal policies.

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