ArticleRegulatory Insights March 2023In a world of increased globalisation, regulation continues to be a key driver of the strategic agenda for financial services firms.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawKPMG in Cyprus
ArticleRenewal Of Registrations In The Public Register Of Individuals Authorised Under Article 52 Of The Investment Services And Activities And Regulated Markets Law Of 2007The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a reminder regarding renewal of registrations in the public register of individuals authorised under article 52...CyprusCorporate/Commercial Law
ArticleStrengthening Of Investor ProtectionThe law governing the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has been amended to improve the Commission's corporate governance and strengthen its investor protection powers.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleCySEC Risk Based Supervision Framework Assessment For 2015The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") has issued advance notice to all the entities it regulates that it will shortly be carrying out its 2015 assessment...CyprusFinance and BankingElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleFCA Temporary Permission Regime For EEA Firms And FundsOn the 7th of January 2019 the UK Financial Regulator – The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened its notification window for the Temporary Permissions Regime (TPR) ...CyprusFinance and BankingAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleRegulatory Insights - October 2025As 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.CyprusFinance and BankingKPMG in Cyprus
ArticleCySEC Guidance On Interim Management And Financial ReportsThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular reminding issuers with securities admitted to trading on a regulated market of the requirements of the Transparency... CyprusWealth ManagementElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleEntry Into Force Of The Auditors Law – Implications For Issuers Of Securities Traded On A Regulated MarketThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a circular (number 234 dated 11 September 2017) informing companies which have issued transferable securities admitted ... CyprusWealth ManagementElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleThe European Securities And Markets Authority's Measures In Relation To Marketing, Distribution Or Sale Of Binary Options And Contracts For Difference To Retail ClientsThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an announcement notifying Cyprus Investment Firms of the European Securities and Markets Authority's recent decision to prohibit...CyprusWealth ManagementElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleESMA Ceases Renewal Of Product Intervention Measure Relating To Binary OptionsAs these temporary measures are not renewed, they automatically expire as of end of day of 1st July 2019.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleLowering Of Short Positions Holding Disclosure Threshold Officially AnnouncedRegulation (EU) No 236/2012 establishes the obligation to notify competent authorities of significant net short positions in relation to the issued share capital of a company that has shares...European UnionFinance and BankingElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleCyprus Securities And Exchange Commission - C178On 20 January 2017, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ('CySEC') issued Circular 178 referring to Alternative Investment Funds with a Limited Number of Persons ("AIFLNPs") and their managers...CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Securities And Exchange Commission - C179The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") has issued Circular C179 relating to the collection of information of financial instruments offered by CIFs.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Securities And Exchange Commission Moves To Electronic CommunicationsThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘CySEC') has expanded the functionality of its web portal to enable Alternative Investment Fund Managers and UCITS Management Companies...CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleCyprus Securities And Exchange Commission Regulatory Priorities For The Second Half Of 2018The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has recently announced its main priorities for the second half of 2018 in the context of its regulatory responsibilities to ensure maximum investor protection...CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleCySEC Grants Firms Permission To Operate Under A Temporary Permission RegimeIn December 2020, CySEC introduced a Temporary Permission Regime (TPR) so as to allow UK firms to continue to provide investment services without a requirement for a physical presence in Cyprus.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleESMA Publishes Guidelines On Periodic Information For Trade RepositoriesThe European Securities and Markets Authority, the EU's securities markets regulator, has published its Final report and Guidelines on the reporting of periodic information and material changes...CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleGuidance To Cyprus Investment Firms On Provision Of Binary Options ServicesThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") has issued a circular to Cyprus Investment Firms it regulates regarding the provision of services in relation to binary options.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleGuidelines On Risk Factors Under The Prospectus RegulationCySEC has issued Circular C.344 (available in English here) addressed to those persons who are responsible for the preparation and issuing of an investment prospectus. CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC
ArticleRenewal Of Registrations In The Public Register Of Certified PersonsThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced the arrangements for the renewal of registrations in the Public Register of Certified Persons (the "public register") for 2018.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawElias Neocleous & Co LLC