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MFSA Revises Regulatory Framework for CFD and Rolling Spot Forex Providers Investment Services & Funds

MFSA Revises Regulatory Framework for CFD and Rolling Spot Forex Providers

On 6 August 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular announcing amendments to Section 13 of Part A and Section 7 of Part BI of the Investment Services Rules for Investment Services Providers. The changes primarily affect applicants and licence holders offering contracts for difference ("CFDs") and rolling spot forex contracts. The amendments form part of the MFSA's ongoing review of its Rulebook to ensure that regulatory requirements remain proportionate and aligned with applicable EU legislation and evolving supervisory expectations. Streamlining Authorisation Requirements One of the more significant changes concerns the removal of the definition of "Trading…
Mamo TCV Advocates
18th August 2026
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Strengthening Risk Management: MFSA’s Expectations for CSPs Corporate and M&ARegulatory Compliance

Strengthening Risk Management: MFSA’s Expectations for CSPs

On the 25th of November 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) issued a ‘Dear CEO letter’ to communicate the results of a thematic review of the risk management function of Class C Company Service Providers(“CSPs”). This letter forms part of the MFSA’s wider supervisory drive to enhance governance, culture and resilience across the sector. Although the review is focused on a selected sample, the expectations outlined are relevant to all CSPs authorised in Malta. Under the Company Service Provider Rulebook (“the Rulebook”), CSPs must maintain a risk management framework that allows them to identify, analyse and evaluate risk, by…
Rachel Gauci
16th December 2025