Understanding the trends behind the headlines.

Malta's new Article 32 guidance introduces formal sanctions compliance requirements for operators across multiple sectors. Learn what businesses need to do to implement a risk-based sanctions compliance programme, strengthen governance, conduct sanctions risk assessments and meet reporting obligations.

Legal Notices 82 and 83 of 2026 mark a significant evolution in Malta's AML / CFT framework. The amendments introduce a more transparent FIAU enforcement process, place remediation at the centre of regulatory expectations, strengthen senior management accountability, and reinforce the importance of proactive compliance governance for Subject Persons.