Question 1

What does Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) regulate?

Accepted Answer

Malta Financial Services Authority is the financial regulator in Malta, established in 2002. It oversees: Forex, CFD, Crypto, Banking.

Question 2

Is MFSA a tier-1 regulator?

Accepted Answer

MFSA is currently a Tier 2 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Is there a compensation scheme under MFSA?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for MFSA. Absence of a scheme means client funds may not be recovered if a licensed firm becomes insolvent.

Question 4

How many brokers are licensed by MFSA?

Accepted Answer

No firms in our directory are currently linked to MFSA. Public registers on the regulator's own site will show the authoritative list.

Question 5

Where can I verify a broker's license with MFSA?

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.mfsa.mt and search the official public register. Cross-check the exact entity name and license number — cloned firms often re-use similar-looking names.

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