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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published
findings from inspections conducted between 2020 and 2024. These inspections
targeted investment services providers licensed under Malta’s Investment
Services Act. The main goal was to assess compliance with the EU’s Market Abuse
Regulation (MAR).The review covered a range of firms but is particularly
relevant to CFD brokers and other providers of leveraged trading to retail
clients licensed under the Act.Insufficient Training Raises Market Abuse Risks“These inspections form part of the Authority’s broader
supervisory strategy aimed at raising industry standards and fostering a
culture of compliance,” said Lorraine Vella…
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MFSA’s 4-Year Review Reveals Market Abuse Risks and Control Gaps Among CFD Brokers
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published findings from inspections conducted between 2020 and 2024. These inspections targeted investment services providers licensed under Malta’s Investment Services Act. The main goal was to assess compliance with the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).The review covered a range of firms but is particularly relevant to CFD brokers