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Regulator Performance Overview
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84
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
High
Tier 2
Investment Services Licence (Cat 2/3)
€50000-100000
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows good performance with an overall score of 84.
Strongest performance in Client Fund Insurance Rating
Transparency Level: high
Global Tier: tier2
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Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Malta
Malta - EU - global (with exceptions)
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Retail Agency (STP); Market Maker (Principal); Provide Liquidity (PoP)
Online portal available
MFSA Complaints Office
1:30
5 instruments
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International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Access to international regulatory standards, cooperation frameworks, and best practices
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Commitment to international standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single regulator for all financial services in Malta.The MFSA was established on July 23, 2002, when it was established as a statutory body by way of a Parliament Act under Chapter 330 of the Laws of Malta.
Since then, the MFSA has been vested with overall responsibility for regulating and supervising the entire Maltese financial system, safeguarding market integrity, consumer protection, and economic stability.
The Authority regulates a variety of sectors, including banking, financial institutions, payment services, insurance companies and insurance intermediaries, investment firms, collective investment schemes, the securities market, recognized investment exchanges, trust management companies, company service providers, and pension schemes.
In addition to its supervisory role, the MFSA advises the Maltese government on issues related to financial services policy and ensures that national strategies are consistent with international best practices.
forex, bond, Stocks, Derivatives, Loa
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