Christopher Buttigieg

Christopher Buttigieg is the Chief Supervision Officer at the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the single regulator for Malta's financial services industry. In this capacity, he oversees the supervision of banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and other financial entities. His responsibilities include regulatory oversight of financial activities that intersect with the gambling sector, such as payment processing and anti-money laundering compliance.

In 2021, following the suspension and subsequent resignation of MFSA's CEO Joseph Cuschieri, Buttigieg was appointed CEO ad interim while a permanent recruitment process was conducted. He held this additional leadership role until a new CEO was appointed. Buttigieg has contributed to regulatory thought leadership, co-authoring a comparative report on online casino risks that examined regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, including the FinanceMalta Annual Conference, where he discusses supervisory and regulatory topics.

His expertise spans financial regulation, anti-money laundering, and gambling-related financial oversight. As Chief Supervision Officer, he continues to play a key role in ensuring the integrity of Malta's financial services sector, including its position as a hub for iGaming operators and service providers.