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On April 21, 2026, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) issued a reminder to all subject persons regarding the approaching deadline for submission of the Risk Evaluation Questionnaire (REQ) under Deadline Group 3. The FIAU emphasised that timely submission of the REQ constitutes a legal obligation under Malta's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. The FIAU cautioned that failure to submit the REQ by the indicated deadline will be classified as a late submission and may expose subject persons to administrative penalties. The questionnaire must be submitted through the CASPAR platform, which serves as the primary submission mechanism for REQ filings. Subject persons requiring assistance with CASPAR or REQ submission procedures are directed to contact the FIAU via email at [email protected]. The reminder applies to all subject persons with certain exceptions. Financial institutions required to submit the REQ through the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) LH Portal are excluded from this deadline group. This exemption applies only to financial institutions that hold licences beyond those covered under the Financial Institutions Act. Subject persons should ensure compliance with the Group 3 deadline to avoid potential administrative sanctions. The FIAU has previously issued reminders for Deadline Group 1 (March 26, 2026) and Deadline Group 2 (April 13, 2026), establishing a staggered submission schedule for different categories of reporting entities. REFERENCES: Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit. REQ Deadline Group 3. Available at: https://www.fiau.org.mt/