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Rule · MFSA · 4 Jun 2026

Circular on Publication of Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR) for Insurance and Investment Firms

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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published a Circular announcing the new Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR). This rulebook applies to entities engaged in insurance business and investment firms, establishing clear standards for their operational conduct. The COBR, effective June 04, 2026, aims to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure fair business practices within these sectors.

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Circular communications@mfsa.mt www.mfsa.mt Triq l-Imdina, Zone 1 Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 1010 +356 2144 1155 Circular regarding Publication of Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR) applicable to Insurance Business and Investment Firms (A) Applicability This circular is addressed to all the Regulated Persons specifically indicated in points (i) to (v) on page 2 of the Conduct of Business Rulebook originally issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority (“the Authority”) on 20 December 2017 and as amended thereafter. (B) Background Reference is made to the following two MFSA Publications:

  • Consultation Document for Proposed Amendments to Conduct of Business
    Rulebook (COBR) Applicable to Insurance Business and Investment Firms published by the MFSA on 21 April 2026.
  • Note regarding the Extension of the Consultation Period for the Consultation
    Document for Proposed Amendments to the Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR) applicable to Insurance Business and Investment Firms published by the MFSA on 5 May 2026. In this regard the industry is hereby being informed that Section 4 (A) concerning Amendments resulting from the transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/2811 of 23 October 2024 indicated in both captioned publications, will come into force on 6 June
  1. Accordingly, the Conduct of Business Rulebook, which has been updated with the
    amendments indicated therein, can be accessed here.
    4 June 2026

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Directive (EU) 2024/2811 of the…2024Directive (EU) 2024/2811 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 amending Directive 2014/65/EU to make public capital markets in the Union more attractive for companies and to facilitate access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises and repealing Directive 2001/34/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (2024-10-23)Circular on Publication ofConduct of Business Rulebook …2026-06-04 · this documentCircular on Publication of Conduct of Business Rulebook (COBR) for Insurance and Investment Firms (2026-06-04)
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