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Malta FIAU fines Glitnor €240k for AML failings 

SBC News Malta FIAU fines Glitnor €240k for AML failings 

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) of Malta has ordered Malta MGA licensee Glitnor Group to pay €236,789 for non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules.  The penalty is related to a compliance review carried out in 2019, and includes a reprimand in line with Regulation 21 of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR). The FIAU …

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MGA 2021 agenda led  by heightened AML & CFT duties

SBC News MGA 2021 agenda led  by heightened AML & CFT duties

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Annual Report, providing a breakdown of its supervisory activities, regulatory objectives and policy initiatives undertaken during the financial year ending 31 December 2021.  The report outlines the MGA’s evaluation of achievements and performance governing its licence holders who operate across multiple European online gambling jurisdictions. 2021 saw the MGA carry out 54 …

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FIAU orders new AML commands on Malta business  

SBC News FIAU orders new AML commands on Malta business  

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has warned licensed operators that they are expected to be familiarised with the revised AML Implementing Procedures (IPs) that will be applied by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU). Last week, the FIAU updated its IPs guidance on AML and compliance duties that are required to be maintained by registered businesses. The revised orders follow …

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Malta FIAU publishes key stats on suspicious transactions related to online gambling

SBC News Malta FIAU publishes key stats on suspicious transactions related to online gambling

Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has published its ‘intelligence factsheet’ providing an overview of ‘suspicious transaction reports’ (STRs) submitted by Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licensees in 2019. The FIAU is a Malta government central agency tasked with the collection, processing and analysis of data and intelligence with a view to combating money laundering and the funding of terrorism. Under …

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