Long-Awaited EU AML/CFT Reforms Are Now Official
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 […]
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Demetris Taxitaris: Global markets, geopolitical events, and potential impact on Cyprus
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 […]
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Have you missed the Article 60 deadline of MiCA?
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 […]
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Enhancing Sustainable Investments: Insights from ESMA’s Opinion
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 […]
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The European Council Approves the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD3)
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 […]
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July 2024 Regulatory Roundup
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 […]
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DORA: A Practical Guide for Financial Institutions and ICT Service Providers
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 […]
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Understanding the New EU Criteria for Classifying Cyber Threats under DORA
By Pantelis Angelides CEO, ComplyportThe 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 […]
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Additional instruments captured by EU MiFIR reporting, divergence from UK MiFIR requirements
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 […]
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June 2024 Regulatory Roundup
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) […]
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