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Malta’s Shift to T+1 Settlement Set to Enhance Market Attractiveness and Efficiency

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) and the Central Bank of Malta (“CBM”) have jointly announced a significant step in enhancing the efficiency and international competitiveness of Malta’s capital markets: the establishment of a T+1 National Coordination Group (“NCG”) to govern Malta’s transition to a one-day (T+1) securities settlement cycle, from the current market standard...

Capital Markets Update – February 2026

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 02/2026/01 Malta has enacted Act I of 2026 – The Various Laws (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) (Amendment) Act,...

Capital Markets Update – January 2026

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 01/2026/01 The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has published a General Code of Conduct for Decision Makers...

MFSA Strengthens Sponsors’ Regime Under Capital Markets Strategy

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has introduced a strengthened regulatory framework for sponsors as part of Pillar III of its Capital Markets Strategy, marking a significant step in reinforcing the integrity of Malta’s capital markets. The Initiative to Strengthen the Sponsors’ Regime, which came into force on 1 January 2026, is designed to ensure that...

Capital Markets Update – December 2025

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 12/2025/01 While this amendment was included in the October 2025 monthly update, further observations have since been...

Capital Markets Update – November 2025

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 11/2025/01 The MFSA issued a Feedback Statement outlining the outcome of its consultation on the minimum free...

Capital Markets Update – October 2025

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 10/2025/01 On 13th October 2025 the MFSA issued a circular reminding issuers with listed or soon-to-be-listed securities...

Capital Markets Update – September 2025

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 09/2025/01 On 5th September 2025 the MFSA issued a circular addressed to market participants informing them of...

Capital Markets Update – August 2025

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 08/2025/01 In 2024, the MFSA intensified its enforcement efforts, conducting 612 investigations, of which 220 related to...

Capital Markets Update – July 2025

Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 07/2025/01 The MFSA has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Capital Markets Rules to...

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