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Malta Introduces New Financial Crime Reporting Requirements Amid Global Concerns

In a bid to combat financial crime, Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has issued several guidance notes and regulations aimed at strengthening the country’s anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework.

Key Requirements for Subject Persons

Regularly checking sanction lists
Screening client databases
Reporting suspicious transactions

The FIAU has also introduced a new procedure allowing for the submission of one transaction report covering multiple pending transactions through its goAML tool.

Additional Guidance Notes

Transactions connected to Iran: Clarification on differences in report types and XML uploads.
Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO): Independence, conflicts of interest, outsourcing, and record keeping.
Source of Wealth Information: Related to parties other than customers.
Cash in the banking sector: Use and compliance with beneficial ownership obligations by company service providers.

Thematic Examination Report

The FIAU assessed 40 company service providers’ compliance with beneficial ownership obligations, identifying areas for improvement in:

Policies and procedures
Customer due diligence
Ongoing monitoring
Reporting

The report provides an overview of the examination process and key findings, as well as suggested improvements.

Enhanced AML/CFT Framework

These measures are aimed at enhancing Malta’s AML/CFT framework and ensuring that financial institutions and other subject persons comply with their obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR).