The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published an update on a delegation visit to Southern China and Hong Kong to strengthen relationships with regulatory counterparts and explore areas for deeper cross-jurisdiction cooperation. The delegation, led by Matthew Scicluna (Head of Financial Crime Compliance) and Ray Schembri (Head of Insurance and Pensions Supervision), held bilateral meetings in Shenzhen with Cao Saixan, Director General of the Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office, and Ji Zhaoyu, Deputy District Mayor of Futian District. In Hong Kong, meetings took place with Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and CK Cheung, Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption. The visit also included participation at Insurtech Insights Asia, where industry stakeholders sought engagement on the European regulatory landscape and Malta’s role as a gatekeeper within the EU financial services ecosystem.
Malta Financial Services Authority2025-12-11
Malta Financial Services Authority deepens cooperation with financial authorities in Shenzhen and Hong Kong
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) reported on a delegation visit to Southern China and Hong Kong to enhance regulatory cooperation. Led by Matthew Scicluna and Ray Schembri, the delegation engaged with key officials in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and participated in Insurtech Insights Asia to discuss the European regulatory landscape and Malta's role in the EU financial services ecosystem.