Malta Treasury Bill Auction Sees Strong Demand Across Both Maturities

September 4, 2026

The Treasury's latest auction attracted strong demand for both 91-day and 182-day Treasury Bills, with total bids exceeding €140 million. The shorter-dated bill achieved a weighted-average yield of 2.158%, while the six-month bill yielded 2.086% and recorded a bid-to-cover ratio of more than six times the amount allotted, reflecting continued investor appetite for short-term government securities.

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MFSA Calls on Insurers to Enhance Controls Over Regulatory Reporting

September 4, 2026

The MFSA has called on authorised insurers and reinsurers to strengthen the controls supporting their Regulatory Financial Returns, following a supervisory review of reporting practices across the sector. While firms generally met reporting deadlines, the Authority identified opportunities to improve data quality, strengthen review procedures, reduce reliance on spreadsheets and enhance governance arrangements surrounding regulatory submissions.

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Vilhena Funds SICAV Shareholders Approve All Resolutions at Annual General Meeting

September 4, 2026

Vilhena Funds SICAV p.l.c. has announced that shareholders approved all resolutions presented at its Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting held on 28 August 2026. The AGM saw the approval of the Company's 2026 financial statements, the re-appointment of KPMG Malta as auditors, and the confirmation of the Board of Directors through a series of re-elections, reinforcing the Company's governance framework and oversight structure

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MFSA Emphasises the Importance of Data Quality in Insurance Regulatory Reporting

September 4, 2026

Excerpt The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has underscored the importance of high-quality regulatory reporting within the insurance sector, following supervisory inspections of Regulatory Financial Returns. In a Dear CEO Letter published on 3 September 2026, the Authority highlighted both good practices and areas for improvement, particularly in relation to governance, internal controls, and reporting processes. The findings reflect the MFSA's growing emphasis on data accuracy, completeness, and reliability, offering valuable insights for regulated firms seeking to strengthen their compliance and reporting frameworks.

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MFSA Identifies Areas for Improvement in ICAAP and Stress-Testing Frameworks

September 4, 2026

The MFSA has identified a number of areas for improvement in ICAAP and stress-testing frameworks following a review of Malta's Less Significant Institutions. While the banks assessed had established stress-testing processes, the Authority found inconsistencies in how these frameworks were applied and how institutions evaluated their own level of compliance, reinforcing the importance of robust governance, effective risk management, and realistic self-assessment practices

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