The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched the first volume of the Journal of Financial Supervisors Academy (JFSA), marking a new step in global regulatory dialogue and academic collaboration.
The JFSA is the first initiative of its kind by the MFSA, aimed at creating a platform that brings together academic research and supervisory practice. The journal seeks to enhance policymaking with greater academic rigour and a diversity of perspectives, helping regulators adapt to an increasingly complex financial landscape.
The inaugural volume includes contributions from academics, economists, legal scholars, and supervisory professionals. Topics covered range from digital finance and capital markets to regulatory independence and cooperation between national authorities and universities.
MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia described the launch as “a significant milestone for Malta, demonstrating our commitment to shaping regulatory thought leadership and strengthening the intellectual foundations of financial supervision.”
Professor Christopher P. Buttigieg, Chief Officer Supervision and Editor-in-Chief, noted: “The Journal of the Financial Supervisors Academy was established to bridge the gap between academic research and practical supervision. The upcoming Volume II will delve deeper into the evolving nature and art of financial supervision, reflecting current developments within the financial system."
As part of the launch, the MFSA Editorial and Coordination Team, along with contributing academics, presented the first volume of the JFSA to Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, during an official visit at San Anton Palace in Attard. The presentation was described as a symbolic gesture reflecting Malta’s commitment to regulatory excellence and academic collaboration.
In her address, President Myriam Spiteri Debono remarked: “It is a pleasure and an honour to be a patron of the Journal of the Financial Supervisors Academy. At its core, financial supervision supports the growth of the financial system while protecting its integrity and the interest of citizens. In today’s world, supervision cannot be static. It must evolve, adapt and anticipate threats – whether they arise from technological disruptions, cybercrime or misconduct.”
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