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
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
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
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
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
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR (and MAR) ESMA consults on Technical Advice on Listing Act implications On 12 December 2024, ESMA launched a consultation to gather feedback
We are thrilled to kick off 2025 by participating in the iFX EXPO Dubai, the largest financial expo in the MENA region! The event will take place from 14 to
We are excited to participate once again in the iFX EXPO International 2024, the annual highlight for the financial services sector, taking place from 18-20 June 2024 at the City
As Cyprus’ alternative investment sector continues to grow, reaching €11.1 billion in assets under management in 2024, fund managers face a challenging risk landscape and several regulatory uncertainties. With evolving
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), adopted by the European Union (EU), is a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate the fast-growing crypto-asset market, enhancing investor protection and promoting market transparency.
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR ESMA updates its Q&A on MIFID II On 11 October 2024, ESMA updated the following Q&A on MIFID II Secondary markets: Lot
CySEC has announced today that it is now accepting preliminary applications and notifications from Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This preliminary phase, which runs
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MiFID II/MiFIR ESMA consults on proposals for a review of the MIFID II best execution reporting regime On 24 September 2021, ESMA launched a consultation
By Thekla Nikolaou Manager, Compliance Support Department In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way regulated entities interact with and onboard clients is undergoing significant transformation. The latest Policy Statement
By Athos Myrianthous Executive Director, MAP Fund Management Services (MAP FMS) __________________________________________________________________________________ Origin of the Travel Rule The ‘Travel Rule’ has its origins in wire transfers. The Financial Action Task Force
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
