Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the sole regulator of financial services in Malta, including banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and forex and CFD brokers. As an EU member, MFSA applies the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) and complies with ESMA product intervention measures.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) provides a robust EU-regulated environment for forex brokers, ensuring strong investor protections through MiFID II and ESMA compliance. Always verify broker credentials through the MFSA register and confirm they hold the correct category of investment license.
- 30:1 for major forex pairs
- 20:1 for non-major pairs and gold
- 10:1 for indices and other commodities
- 5:1 for individual equities
- 2:1 for cryptocurrencies
- Licenses and supervises investment firms offering forex and CFDs
- Implements MiFID II rules on conduct, transparency, and client categorization
- Enforces ESMA leverage caps, negative balance protection, and marketing rules
- Publishes warnings and a public register of licensed entities
- Visit the MFSA Financial Services Register
- Search by company name or license number
- Confirm that the entity is licensed as a Category 2 or 3 Investment Firm
Country
Malta
Established
2002
Contact
+356 2144 1155
Complaint bodies
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Arbiter for Financial Services (Malta) – for consumer dispute resolution
Hotline
+356 2144 1155
Complaint email
Last updated on: April 07, 2025
High Risk Warning : Please note that foreign exchange and other leveraged trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.