Further to our news item regarding the postponement of the Regulation (EU) No 2015/2365 on Securities Financing Transactions (“SFTR”) reporting deadlines, the Malta Financial Services Authority, in its circular dated 8 July 2020, reminded entities acting as a counterparty to securities financing transactions (“SFT”) (as defined in terms of the SFTR) and falling within the definitions of a ‘Credit Institution’, ‘Investment Firm’, ‘Central Securities Depository’ or ‘Central Counterparty’ in terms of the SFTR, to report their SFTs as of 13 July 2020.
Should you require any assistance or further information in this respect, please contact Diane Bugeja (diane.bugeja@camilleripreziosi.com) or Kyle Debattista (kyle.debattista@camilleripreziosi.com).
