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The Malta Financial Services Authority issued this circular to address the transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/2025 on Credit Agreements for Consumers and to implement relative amendments to the Conduct of Business Rulebook for Credit Institutions. The regulatory framework updates the rules governing credit institutions offering retail products to align with the new Consumer Credit Directive II requirements. These amendments become applicable as of 20 November 2026, ensuring compliance with the repealed Directive 2008/48/EC replacement.
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Circular in Relation to Directive (EU) 2023/2025 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on Credit Agreements for Consumers and Repealing Directive 2008/48/EC (Consumer Credit Directive II) (CCD II) and Its Transposition and Relative Amendments to the Conduct of Business Rulebook for Credit Institutions Offering Retail Products (COBR)
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
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Conduct of Business Rulebook for Credit Institutions Offering Retail Products and Services – Applicable as from 20 November 2026
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