Cyprus Strengthens Sanctions Enforcement with New Legislative Package
On 25 July 2025, three new legislations were published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus, introducing a comprehensive framework for the implementation and enforcement of Restrictive Measures […]
Cyprus Updates its Investment Services Law to Transpose the Revised MiFID II Directive
On 17 October 2025, Law 183(I)/2025 was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus, amending the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017. The […]
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 […]
EBA’s 2024 Risk Assessment Report
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 […]
Updates to Remuneration Requirements for EU Investment Firms
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 […]
MiFID II and MiFIR Review: Key Changes and Implications
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 […]
Marketing Under the Microscope: Key Insights from ESMA’s Latest Common Supervisory Action & Mystery Shopping Exercise
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Analysing the New Directive on Payment Services & Electronic Money Services in the Internal Market (PSD3)
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 […]