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ARTICLE · 06 FEBRUARY 2023

Financial Services - Regulatory Updates - January 2023

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We researched and summarised for you, all recent regulatory updates from Cyprus and Europe, which are applicable for Regulated Companies operating in the Region.

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We researched and summarised for you, all recent regulatory updates from Cyprus and Europe, which are applicable for Regulated Companies operating in the Region.

We support our clients and associates by providing a comprehensive page with the recent circulars, directives, and guidance issued by the following Regulators:

  1. Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC")
  2. Central Bank of Cyprus ("CBC")
  3. European Central Bank ("ECB")
  4. European Banking Authority ("EBA")
  5. European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA")

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC")

12/1/2023- C545 : Publication of CySEC's feedback from reviews regarding the compliance with the reporting obligation in accordance with article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 on OTC Derivatives, Central Counterparties, and Trade Repositories, as amended ('EMIR').

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