FAI blog | Cyprus | FAI Comply

Mar 14, 2022
1 min

FAI Comply at the iFX EXPO Dubai 2022

The iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 delivered on all fronts, with some great panels and idea hub talks through to the Networking parties and events.

Mar 10, 2022
2 min

European Council Decision 2022/399 - Economic sanctions package covering Belarus

The European Council is strongly condemning the involvement of Belarus in the aggression against Ukraine

Mar 3, 2022
2 min

European Council Decision 2022/346 -restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions

Further restrictive measures for the provision of SWIFT are taken against Russian credit institutions and their Russian subsidiaries.

Feb 15, 2022
3 min

Redefining threshold criteria of 'significant CIF' - Circular CIF C487

CySEC has redefined the threshold criteria that determines a ‘significant CIF’ for the purposes of the Investment Services and Activities a

Feb 7, 2022
2 min

CySEC strengthens its regulatory role

CySEC Chairman announced during a press conference on 1 Feb 2022 it is enhancing its supervisor capabilities through the implementation...

Feb 7, 2022
3 min

The Distance Marketing of Financial Services to Consumers Law of 2004 (N.242 (I) 2004)

The Distance Marketing of Financial Services to Consumers Law of 2004 (N.242 (I) 2004) The Consumer Right of Withdrawal

Feb 1, 2022
1 min

Practical Guide for the submission of the Prudential forms under IFR/IFD

Practical Guide for the submission of the Prudential forms under IFR/IFD.

Feb 1, 2022
1 min

Monthly Reporting Obligations - February 2022

Monthly Reporting Obligations - February 2022 for Cyprus Investment Firms.

Dec 24, 2021
2 min

National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks

National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks with respect to Virtual Asset and Virtual Asset Service Providers

Dec 22, 2021
1 min

Finance Magnates London Summit 2021

Our Director, Constantinos, joined industry experts in the “Regulatory Catch Up: Understanding Changing Regimes” panel at FMLS 21.

Nov 12, 2021
1 min

ESMA’s Statement on Investment Recommendations on Social Media Platforms

ESMA explains the rules that apply to recommending an investment decision on EU financial instruments, whether in or outside of the EU.

Oct 11, 2021
1 min

iFX Expo 2021 Parklane Resort, Limassol

Last week we enjoyed a few days away from the office at the largest B2B fintech exhibition organized by iFX EXPO International that was held

Sep 22, 2021
3 min

PS-01-2021: CySEC's Policy Statement on the Registration and Operations of CASPs

Following the publication of Policy Statement PS-01-2021, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission wishes to outline its approach.

Jul 15, 2021
4 min

New Prudential Framework for Investment Firms (IFR/IFD)

The new prudential framework for investment firms introduces classification for Investment Firms and sets new initial capital requirements.

Jul 7, 2021
3 min

The Register of CySEC for the Crypto-Assets Service Providers

Read about the key topics in CySEC's new directive regarding the registration and operating conditions for crypto-asset service providers.

Apr 22, 2021
2 min

Updates regarding the new prudential framework for Investment Firms

Updates regarding the new prudential framework for Investment Firms(IFD/IFR) & CySEC’s Data collection

Apr 9, 2021
3 min

CySEC - Latest Entries - CIRCULAR CIF C441

CySEC published Circular CIF C441 - good practices implemented and common deficiencies and/or omissions.

Mar 24, 2021
2 min

The requirement of publishing the RTS 27 Reports

The requirement of publishing the RTS27 Reports is postponed for EU & UK Investment Firms, whilst RTS28 publication requirement remains...

Mar 16, 2021
2 min

Opinion of the European Banking Authority on the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing!

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its Opinion on risks of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) affecting the Europe

Feb 3, 2021
3 min

CySEC - Latest Entries: CIRCULARS CIF: C426 - Updates for the new prudential framework of Investment

Following the publication of Circular C426, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the "CySEC") wishes therein to remind CIFs that “