New Decree Under The Restrictive Measures Law In Cyprus

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published two significant sets of Guidelines on internal policies, procedures, and controls for the implementation of Union and national restrictive measures.

The Alternative Investment Funds Law (the "AIF Law") was enacted by the Cyprus House of Representatives on 10/07/2014.

Alternative Investment Fund Manager Cyprus can offer specific advantages to non EU fund managers wishing to raise capital in Europe, as well as to develop a presence in the European market to benefit from ...

Cyprus is dynamically positioning itself as one of the top emerging investment fund centres in Europe.

As part of our commitment to keeping clients informed, we issue a Regulatory Insights report each month, providing timely analysis of key developments. We are delighted to present the August 2025 edition, offering the latest updates on regulatory changes across Europe.

The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period expires on 1 July 2026, marking a critical deadline for crypto-asset service providers operating in Europe. Without proper MiCA authorisation by this date, businesses must cease operations and implement orderly wind-down procedures, as pending applications do not grant permission to continue providing services. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and strategic considerations for cryp

In a recent case in which our office has been acting on behalf of the principal debtor/mortgager and its guarantor the powers of an out of court appointed Administrator/Receiver as per a floating charge have been questioned.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) introduced a Policy Statement CP-02-2020 which is a transformative regulatory framework aimed at modernizing customer onboarding in the financial services factor.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on the treatment of incoming third country branches (TCB) under the national law of Member States (the ‘Report').

Wealthy individuals in Islam have often been shying away from investing in gold and other precious metals in order to safeguard their investment portfolio against risks (and not for the purpose of speculation), ...

On 2 December 2024, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) released several key documents to guide insurance entities in their year-end reporting and compliance obligations.

On 2 February 2024, the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act was unanimously approved by the Council of EU Ministers.

The Cayman Islands Government is set to grant the CIMA new enforcement powers under an amendment to the Monetary Authority Law currently before the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly.

The use of offshore is an integral part of African financing. Offshore vehicles are used for a variety of structures including bond issuances, listing, loan financing, JVs and PE structures.

On 14 October 2024, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) updated its insurance regulatory measures under Section 34 of the Monetary Authority Act.

BVI company law has two overarching characteristics. Firstly, it maximises flexibility to ensure that international users of offshore vehicles can structure their companies in a way that suits their needs.

The enforcement toolkit available in the BVI is similar to many other common law jurisdictions. However, the BVI Courts have tailored their approach to meet the challenges...

On 13 December 2024, Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) released a new FAQ addressing Anti-Money Laundering and Countering...

The Cyprus legal system has been subject to recent reforms to modernise its processes and offer efficient recourse to the courts in the dispute resolution process.

The Cayman Islands Director Registration and Licensing Law came into force in 2014, requiring directors of Cayman "covered entities" to register or become licenced by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.