Award in Maltese Financial Regulations (MFR)

MQF Level 3 (3 ECTS)

Banking

Starting: October 2024

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The main objective of this Award is to provide a background of the local regulatory financial framework. It enables participants to understand better the implications of the regulatory environment in which they operate, whilst enabling them improve proficiency at conducting licensed investment/financial advice.

Modules

Module 1 – Law relating to banking and recovery and resolution

Module 2 – Law relating to investment advice

Module 3 – Law relating to insurance

Learning Outcomes

Outcome Type:
Skill

Description:
At the end of the training, the learner will be able to: To put into practice the imparted legislation, regulations, enforcement and compliance to a transaction that requires a financial advice.

Outcome Type:
Knowledge

Description:
At the end of the training, the learner will be able to: To identify with the understanding of the imparted knowledge to match the requirements of a customer seeking a practical financial advice.

Language

English, Maltese

Delivery 

This programme is offered fully face to face, blended or fully online

Blended learning: Contact hours delivered fully online 60%, contact hours delivered fully face to face 40%

Mode of Attendance

Weekly lectures, Part-time

Grading System

Grading will be based on Pass – Merit – Distinction. Resits are permitted.

Where you will learn

ifs Malta, 60, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ PTA 1316.

Course Fee

Title: ifs Malta Maltese Financial Regulations Fee

Regular fee:

If in conjunction with LIBF DipFA, LIBF DipIA, Chartered Wealth Management Qualification, EFFAS CEFA :

€490

€390

Resit: N/A

 

This short course is accredited by the MFHEA, rated at MQF/EQF Level 3 and earning 3 ECTS.  IFS Malta is licensed as a Further and higher Education Institution to deliver and award further and higher education programmes by the MFHEA bearing license number 2013-FHI-017.


Target Audience

18+

Target Group

This programme is recommended to those students who would have obtained or are currently in the process of obtaining the Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA); Diploma in Investment Advice (DipIA) and/or the Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification.

Proficiency in English/Maltese Languages, both not alternate.

Step 1:  Register your interest by clicking here

Step 2: You will be contacted to register by ifs Malta

Step 3: Effect payment

Step 4:  Upon receipt of payment registration is processed

Step 5: Third country nationals please follow the link: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/

 

This program offers a wide range of learning opportunities, ensuring that the learning and assessment activities are meaningful and beneficial for future development. Throughout the program, students are actively engaged in various teaching methods, including:

– Interactive lectures
– Real-life case studies
– Inquiry-based learning

Lectures are interactive and encourage discussions to enhance academic study skills, explore concepts, and apply them in practical settings. This approach equips learners with the ability to utilise diverse research and online tools. It also fosters discussions about the learners’ existing knowledge and skills, enabling them to adapt and apply them effectively in their current context. Feedback is provided consistently throughout the course to support ongoing progress.

Furthermore, students are introduced to relevant websites and other resources to expand their knowledge and skill set.

Module/Unit Title Compulsory or Elective ECTS MQF Level Mode of Teaching Mode of Assessment
Module 1 – Law related to banking recovery and resolution C 1 3 Lectures / forums Written examination
Module 2 – Law relating to investment advice C 1 3 Lectures / forums Written examination
Module 3 – Law relating to Insurance C 1 3 Lectures / forums Written examination

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          IFS Malta is licensed to deliver and award further and higher education programmes by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) bearing license number 2013-FHI-017