March 2025 Regulatory Roundup
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR European Commission consultation extending procedural rules for penalties imposed on data reporting service providers to consolidated tape providers under MiFIR On 6 […]
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Crypto assets: An overview of transaction reporting obligations under securities laws
As crypto assets become more integrated into traditional financial markets, regulatory bodies are introducing stricter reporting requirements for firms trading digital assets. In our latest blog, we break down: ✔ […]
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Virtual Power Purchase Agreements – EMIR (EU/UK)
As the global focus shifts toward reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources, Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) or Financial Power Purchase Agreements (FPPAs) have emerged as key […]
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Sustainability in Focus: Key Insights from ESMA’s Upcoming Common Supervisory Action
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), in collaboration with National Competent Authorities (NCAs), initiated a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) targeting the integration of sustainability within investment firms’ suitability assessments […]
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EMIR 3 – Initial Margin requirements.
EMIR 3 (EU Regulation 2024/2987) introduces substantial reforms to the regulatory framework for OTC derivatives, focusing strongly on clearing and risk mitigation. While much of the discussion has centered on […]
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CySEC CASP Authorisation Applications under MiCAR
By Athos Myrianthous Before the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in Cyprus were registered and operated pursuant to the local CASP regime, ‘Prevention […]
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August 2024 Regulatory Roundup
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR MIFIR review: ESMA launches new consultations On 10 July 2024, ESMA published a new package of public consultations with the objective of increasing transparency […]
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December 2024 Regulatory Roundup
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR Public hearing on ESMA consultations on amendments to RTS on transaction data reporting and order book data under the MIFIR Review On […]
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Last Minute Tips before DORA’s Implementation
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a landmark regulation focusing on resilience in the financial sector, will come into full effect on January 17, 2025. The Central Bank of Cyprus […]
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FCA Discussion Paper – Improving the UK transaction reporting regime
The blog post discusses recent proposals by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to amend the MiFIR transaction reporting regime in light of the UK’s regulatory divergence from the EU […]
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