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  • Article

    Will Transparency Override Privacy? Introducing The 'Public Register'

    Under the current legal framework in Cyprus, shares can be held through nominees, which can be either individuals or entities, in trust for the beneficial owner of the shares without public disclosure of the ultimate owner's identity.
    CyprusPrivacy
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Application Of Articles 61 And 62 Of The Prevention And Suppression Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing Law Of 2007 For Entities Regulated By The Cyprus Securities And Exchange Commission

    The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ('CySEC') has issued a circular clarifying the effect of recent amendments to article 62 of the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering...
    CyprusWealth Management
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    EU Introduces New Way Of Bank Account Opening

    The Banking industry through a time of constant development, is ready to welcome a new revolutionary way on how to open a bank account within the European Union.
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    Eurofast
    Eurofast
  • Article

    EU List Of High-Risk Third Countries (June 2025)

    The EU List of High-Risk Third Countries was updated in June 2025 by the European Commission to identify jurisdictions significant deficiencies in anti-money laundering...
    GlobalGovernment, Public Sector
    Frangos Law
    Frangos Law
  • Article

    The 5th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive

    Money laundering, terrorism financing and organized crime consist significant problems, addressed at Union Level, as money launderers usually take advantage by the EU's legislation
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.C
    Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.C
  • Article

    4th And 5th AML Directive – Establishment Of UBO Register – Cyprus

    On December 16th, 2020, the Council of Ministers decided to transpose the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (EU) 2015/849 to the national legislation.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Eurofast
    Eurofast
  • Article

    Cyprus Debates Casino Cash Limits Amid Money Laundering Concerns

    In December 2024, the Cypriot Parliament passed legislation prohibiting cash transactions exceeding €10,000 as part of its efforts to combat money laundering and financial crimes.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
  • Article

    Upcoming Developments In Cyprus: Strengthening AML Compliance In The Real Estate Sector

    With recent developments in the regulatory landscape in Cyprus, the importance of AML compliance for real estate professionals has come into sharper focus.
    CyprusReal Estate and Construction
    Frangos Law
    Frangos Law
  • Article

    CySEC Issues Directive In Relation The Register Of The Crypto-Asset Service Providers

    In the context of the implementation of pan-EU requirements including crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD)...
    CyprusTechnology
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Publication Of The Deloitte And Moneyval Reports On The Effectiveness Of Cyprus’s Anti-Money Laundering Regime

    In May 2013 a statement purporting to summarise Moneyval's and Deloitte's conclusions, compiled by the "troika" of providers of international financial support, was leaked to the press.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    AMLA: The New EU Authority For Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing Of Terrorism

    In 2021, the European Commission proposed the creation of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) as part of its new AML Package.
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    Frangos Law
    Frangos Law
  • Article

    European Court Of Justice: Public Access To The UBO Registry – A Serious Interference With The Fundamental Rights To Respect For Private Life And To The Protection Of Personal Data

    In a preliminary ruling of extreme significance on 22 November 2022, the European Court of Justice (the "Court") has rendered the provision of the Anti-money laundering directive (the "AML Directive")...
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Provisional Agreement On European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

    AMLA will wield both direct and indirect supervisory powers over high-risk obliged entities within the financial sector.
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    Symeon Pogosian LLC
    Symeon Pogosian LLC
  • Article

    Know Your Customer Procedure (KYC)

    KYC is an acronym for "Know your Customer", a term used for customer identification process.
    CyprusFinance and Banking
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
  • Article

    AML Provisions In Relation To Public Access To Information On Beneficial Ownership Rendered Invalid

    A decision of major importance was issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (Grand Chamber) (the Court) on 22nd November 2022 on the invalidity of the provisions in Directive (EU)...
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
  • Article

    New AML Directive From The Central Bank Of Cyprus

    On 2 May 2025, the Central Bank of Cyprus published a revised directive on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, set to take effect on 2 June 2025.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Frangos Law
    Frangos Law
  • Article

    AML Compliance: An Inevitable Burden

    When it comes to compliance, people often feel taken aback, under investigation and asked for way too sensitive and confidential information. As a result, the Compliance Department is often viewed...
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
  • Article

    CySEC Launches "CyTBOR" Platform

    It should be noted that, CyTBOR platform is available to trustees as of 17th of May 2022 and all respective parties as of 17th of June 2022.
    CyprusCorporate/Commercial Law
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
  • Article

    Central Bank Of Cyprus Guidance On Dealings With Shell Companies

    Business relationships with such companies are to be avoided.
    CyprusFinance and Banking
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Cyprus Sets €10,000 Cash Limit In Fight Against Financial Crime

    The Cyprus Parliament has introduced a new law that places a limit of €10,000 on cash transactions for goods and services.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
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