Speak to an Expert INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR European Commission adopts
How Complyport Supports Your International Licensing and Compliance Needs As firms look beyond the traditional
Interview with Demetris Taxitaris, CEO of Complyport EU, in Forbes Cyprus “Compliance is evolving from
THIS WEBINAR IS NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Our webinar, “EU’s New AML/CTF Package: What Financial
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKET MIFID and MIFIR ESMA sets out actions to simplify the
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKET MIFID and MIFIR ESMA publishes list of supplementary deferrals for
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
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
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
INVESTMENT SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS MIFID and MIFIR Start of Designated Publishing Entity (DPE) regime on 3 February and end of publication of Systematic Internalisers data On 24 January 2025,
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 blog post discusses proposed amendments to the MiFIR transaction reporting regime by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as part of the ongoing regulatory divergence between the EU
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
