Malta is thoroughly committed to combatting all forms of ML/FT and this assessment is intended to develop a deeper understanding of the specific risks posed by this new sector, while at the same time embracing the opportunities presented by recent technical advancements. The key results document presents a summarised view of the methodology and key findings of the risk assessment. Competent authorities and the private sector can use this key results document of the sectoral risk assessment to advance its risk-based approach to regulation, supervision and enforcement, and mitigate the ML/FT risks within this rapidly growing part of the economy.
