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. Requests for interpretation of matters relating to these Directives are to be addressed to the Bank by sending an e-mail to info@centralbankmalta.org. The following directives have been published by the Central Bank of Malta:-

Directive No. 1: The Provision and Use of Payment Services (199kb)

Directive No. 2: Payment and Securities Settlement Systems (134kb)

Directive No. 3: Superseded by EC Regulation 924/2009

Directive No. 4: Superseded by Directive 2007/64/EC

Directive No. 5: Statistical Reporting Requirements (68kb)

Directive No. 6: Harmonised Conditions for Participation in TARGET2-Malta (364kb)

Directive No. 7: Provision of Intraday Credit (48kb)

Directive No. 8: Documentation on Monetary Policy Instruments and Procedures (3,540kb)

Directive No. 9: Collection of Information (65kb)

Directive No. 10: Banknote Recycling Framework (175kb)


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.