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Malta Financial Services Authority

July 8, 2023

The Maltese Financial Regulator And Its Remarkable Legal Costs!

According to a report from Maltese online news outlet, The Shift, Malta's financial services regulator MFSA has come under scrutiny for its spending on legal services, with the regulator paying €420 per hour to a US law firm, Sheehan Phinney, and engaging around 10 other firms at lower hourly rates ranging from €50 to €220. In addition, the regulator employs full-time lawyers, some earning salaries exceeding €120,000 per year.

March 31, 2023

Disgraced Former CEO Joseph Cuschieri Breached MFSA Guidelines And ECB Code Of Conduct.

Unsurprisingly, the former CEO of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Joseph Cuschieri, violated the regulators' ethics. An internal ethics probe into the regulator's former CEO has determined that he infringed the MFSA's and the European Central Bank's guidelines by going on a 2020 trip to Las Vegas with businessman Yorgen Fenech, who footed the bills for their flights and accommodation.

Financial Intelligence Hypothesis: Paul Atkins’ Potential Impact as SEC Chair Under Trump Administration

Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair could radically reshape the future of the world’s leading financial regulator, driving the SEC towards a laissez-faire stance that prioritizes deregulation, reduced enforcement, and a pro-business agenda. Atkins’ tenure would likely redefine the regulatory landscape not only in the United States but globally, given the SEC’s influence over international markets.

Google Battles CFPB: Tech Giant Fights Back Against Federal Oversight in Payments Showdown

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has placed Google Payment Corp. under federal supervision, citing concerns over its error resolution and fraud prevention processes. This decision follows nearly 300 consumer complaints alleging issues such as inadequate investigation of fraudulent charges and insufficient explanations of investigation outcomes.

Wirecard Scandal Reignites: Markus Braun’s Release Demanded Amid Espionage Revelations

In light of recent court findings across multiple jurisdictions, it has become increasingly clear that the ongoing trial of former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun may be fundamentally flawed. The crux of this issue lies in the apparent failure to fully incorporate the now-established activities of fugitive ex-COO Jan Marsalek into the proceedings. This not only jeopardizes the fairness of Braun's trial but also risks obscuring the true nature and extent of the Wirecard scandal.

TikTok Takedown: America’s Digital Iron Curtain or Silicon Valley’s Secret Weapon?

The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has sent shockwaves through the social media industry, upholding a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The ruling cited national security concerns. This decision marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between the U.S. government and Chinese-owned tech companies.

Truong My Lan: A Tycoon’s Fall from Grace and Vietnam’s $44 Billion Financial Scandal!

The dramatic downfall of Truong My Lan, one of Vietnam’s most prominent property magnates, has sent shockwaves through the country's financial and political systems. The 68-year-old former billionaire is at the center of one of the largest financial frauds in history, a scandal that has not only exposed vulnerabilities in Vietnam’s economy but has also highlighted the intricate relationship between business and politics in the country.