The consultation addresses conduct of business rules for insurance and investment firms, but lacks specific payment service involvement or payment-related regulatory changes.
Investment firm conduct rules may tangentially relate to payment handling, but the update is primarily about general conduct standards rather than payment-specific obligations.
Specialism
The consultation addresses conduct of business requirements for insurance and investment firms, which falls under the excluded category 'Conduct of Business' and is not directly applicable to payment service providers or payment-specific regulation.
The MFSA's supervisory framework and consumer protection objectives are mentioned, but the update is primarily a consultation on conduct rules for insurance and investment firms rather than payment-specific supervision.
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TITLE: Malta Financial Services Authority Launches Consultation on Conduct of Business Rulebook Amendments for Insurance and Investment Firms
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On April 21, 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR) applicable to insurance business and investment firms.
The consultation document (Reference Number: 01-2026) invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft amendments to the COBR. The proposed changes aim to update and refine the conduct of business requirements applicable to insurance undertakings and investment firms operating in Malta. The MFSA has made available a draft Conduct of Business Rulebook alongside the consultation document to facilitate stakeholder review and analysis. These amendments form part of the MFSA's broader supervisory framework to ensure that regulated entities maintain appropriate standards of conduct and consumer protection. The consultation seeks input from industry participants, consumer representatives, and other interested parties on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the proposed regulatory amendments.
The consultation period closes on May 11, 2026. Stakeholders wishing to submit feedback on the proposed amendments should do so by the expiry date. Following the consultation period, the MFSA will review all submissions received and publish a feedback statement outlining how stakeholder input has been considered in finalising the amendments. The draft Conduct of Business Rulebook and consultation document are available on the MFSA website.
**REFERENCE:**
Malta Financial Services Authority Consultation Document – Proposed Amendments to the Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR) Applicable to Insurance Business and Investment Firms (April 21, 2026)