The Central Bank of Malta Act is empowered to issue directives under articles 5(3), 24(1) and 34(5) of the Central Bank of Malta Act (Cap. 204). These directives have the force of law in Malta. The following directives have been published by the Central Bank of Malta:-

Directive No. 1: No longer in force

Directive No. 2: Payment and Securities Settlement Systems (338kb)

Directive No. 3: Cross-Border Credit Transfers (331kb)

Directive No. 4: Electronic Payment Services (88kb)

Directive No. 5: Statistical Reporting Requirements (64kb)

Directive No. 6: Harmonised Conditions for Participation in TARGET2-Malta (639kb)

Directive No. 7: Provision of Intraday Credit (78kb)

Directive No. 8: Documentation on Monetary Policy Instruments and Procedures (3,023kb)

Directive No. 9: Collection of Information (571kb)


Article 56 of the Central Bank of Malta Act (Cap.204) and the Central Bank of Malta (Penalties for Offences and Infringements) Regulations (Cap. 204.05) allow the Bank to impose administrative penalties in respect of non-compliance with its directives.