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Malta Increases Financial Fees Amid Opposition Concerns
1/4/2025
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- The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will implement higher fees for financial services starting January 1, 2025.
- Bank supervisory fees will double, increasing from €25,000 to €50,000.
- Opposition parties argue these fee hikes will negatively impact clients.
- The Finance Ministry cites IMF recommendations and rising operational costs as reasons for the increases.
- The ministry maintains that Malta's competitiveness will not be compromised.
