Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta

Financial ServicesImdina, Malta51-200 Employees

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta serves as Malta's national central authority for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts. It collects, collates, processes, analyzes, and disseminates information to support authorities in identifying and countering money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Established to modernize Malta's AML framework, the unit began operating on 1 October 2002 under Legal Notice 297 of 2002, following amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act; it is housed within the Ministry responsible for finance but maintains separate judicial personality and operates autonomously from its own offices and staff.

Based in Imdina, Malta, FIAU functions as a government agency with a remit that spans information handling to support financial-crime enforcement efforts. Its activities include coordinating with reporting entities and other bodies involved in AML/CFT work, along with issuing guidance and related materials. A notable recent development was the January 2022 publication of a Guidance Note on Common Issues related to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, reflecting ongoing guidance for regulated entities.

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