FINANCIAL CRIME EBA and AMLA complete handover of AML/CFT mandates On 1 January 2026, the
Article in Phileleftheros by Demetris Taxitaris, CEO of Complyport EU (formerly MAP S.Platis) Cyprus’s financial sector
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR ESMA launches selection of Consolidated Tape Provider
In a recent interview with Finance Magnates, Panayiotis Omirou, CEO ofComplyport Tech , highlights how
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR No changes for Data Reporting Services Providers
In a recent article published in Finance Magnates, Christodoulos Mouskos, Head of Operations at MAP
By Panagiotis Vassiliades Deputy CEO, MAP Risk Management Services Ltd (MAP RMS) The July 2024 Risk Assessment Report (RAR) from the European Banking Authority (EBA) provides an in-depth analysis of the
By Panayiotis Antoniou, CEO, MAP Risk Management Services Ltd (MAP RMS) This article discusses the updated remuneration requirements for EU investment firms under the Investment Firm Directive (IFD). Implemented in Cyprus
The European Union (EU) is undergoing significant regulatory changes in its financial markets with the recent review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and the Markets in
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR ESMA announces next steps for the selection of Consolidated Tape Providers On 30 September 2024, publishing additional details on the selection of
As the UK prepares for the launch of the EMIR REFIT on September 30th,Complyport Tech hosted an informative webinar featuring key industry experts. The focus was on lessons learned
Complyport EU (formerly MAP S.Platis) celebrates 20 years of supporting financial services firms with their governance, risk and regulatory compliance needs. During this time, we have successfully helped well over 1,000 financial services
By Thekla Nikolaou Manager, Compliance Support Department With the regulatory framework constantly evolving and becoming more restrictive, staying compliant is a persistent challenge. In a move aimed at bolstering investor
By Thekla Nikolaou Manager, Compliance Support Department On June 19, 2024, the European Union officially published a groundbreaking package of rules, marking a significant milestone in its fight against money
By Panayiotis Antoniou, CEO, MAP Risk Management Services Ltd (MAP RMS) This article discusses the latest ESMA Opinion on Sustainable Investments, which presents a comprehensive vision for guiding investors toward
By Kyriakos Christofidis Associate Director, Complyport Article 60 of MiCA focuses on the authorisation and notification procedures for financial entities wishing to provide crypto-asset services. The said article was designed
Complyport EU (formerly MAP S.Platis) CEO, Demetris Taxitaris, shares his insights on global markets, current geopolitical events and their potential impact on Cyprus in today’s article published by Cyprus Business News. Read more
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), effective in January 2025, mandates stricter cybersecurity measures aimed at enhancing the operational resilience of financial institutions and ICT service providers by establishing a
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR European Commission consults on draft Delegated Regulation as regards OTC derivatives identifying reference data under MIFIR On 12 June 2024, the European
By Kyriakos Christofidis Associate Director, Complyport The recently approved Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD3) is a significant step towards enhancing corporate accountability and sustainability. This directive aims to impose
By Pantelis Angelides CEO, Quadprime The European Commission has introduced new Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) to supplement the DORA Regulation, aimed at classifying ICT-related incidents and cyber threats within the EU financial
By Herodotos Michael Senior Manager, Authorisations and Regulatory Business Development The European Union (EU) has proposed a transformative directive to modernize the regulatory framework for payment services and electronic money
For yet another year, Complyport EU (formerly MAP S.Platis) proudly recognised and rewarded exceptional academic achievements at Pascal School in Limassol. This year, we presented an award to Theofanis Orfanou, a student who
The EBA and ESMA have issued a discussion paper assessing the prudential framework for investment firms, three years after the implementation of the IFR/IFD regime. The paper identifies strengths and
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR ESMA publishes data on markets and securities in the EEA On 16 May 2024, ESMA published the Statistics on Securities and Markets (ESSM)
The EU and UK regulatory regimes have begun to diverge post-Brexit. With the implementation of Regulation 2024/791 amending MiFIR, the EU has expanded the range of instruments that fall under
