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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 15, 20223 min read


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, 20222 min read


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
Oct 11, 20211 min read


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 “
Feb 3, 20213 min read


ESMA publishes cloud outsourcing guidelines
The European Securities and Markets Authority (herein after “ESMA”) has announced the final report on Guidelines concerning outsourcing to c
Jan 26, 20211 min read


Monthly Reporting Obligations - December 2020
December 2020 Monthly Reporting Obligations of Cyprus Investment Firms (“CIF”s) as per the relevant provisions of the Law 87(I)/2017.
Dec 2, 20201 min read


Safeguarding of client funds held by CIFs
Following the publication of Circular C418, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘the CySEC’) would like to inform the Cyprus Inve
Nov 30, 20207 min read


Reminder - UK Temporary Permission Regime
The TPR will be brought in to effect at the end of the transitional period, 31st of December 2020, and all relevant notifications should be
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Recommendation 2020/12 of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on identifying legal entities
The purpose of Recommendation ESRB/2020/12 is the prevention and mitigation of systematic risks, to financial stability in the Union through
Nov 10, 20202 min read


Guidelines on Certain Aspects of the MiFID II Compliance Function Requirements (ESMA35-36-1952)
On 5th June 2020 the European Securities and Markets Authorities (“ESMA”) published new Guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID II.
Jun 25, 20205 min read


Regulations every European financial institution has to comply with
With new regulations put into effect, legal requirements for financial institutions in Europe have become more demanding.
Dec 11, 20193 min read


Why compliance outsourcing with FAI Comply is the way to go
The shortage of experienced compliance professionals in relation to the high demands of regulated organisations presents a problem.
Sep 2, 20192 min read
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