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In an era of growing globalisation, regulation remains a pivotal force shaping the strategic priorities of financial services firms.

This article should be read in conjunction with the article "Cyprus Investment Firms - Changes to Capital Requirements and Reporting".

On 28 October 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) launched a consultation on proposed changes to its Standards to better support financial inclusion.

There seems to be a confusion as to which profits or losses are eligible during the own funds calculations. The below illustration aims to simplify the process...

In June, gold finally broke through the technical US$ 1.360 barrier and has been moving steadily around the US$ 1.400 level since, reaching its highest level at US$ 1.453,09 on 19th July, since May 2013.

The existing CRR and CRD does not take into consideration the fact that the Investment Firms have different business models and business risks to Credit Institutions.

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

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

In the context of the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), held on 19 May 2025 in Vienna, the FATF, INTERPOL, and UNODC issued...

As the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) assumed its full responsibilities on 1 July 2025...

During the last five years the Cypriot Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) landscape has significantly changed and modernised.

Aiming to become an ideal jurisdiction for the establishment of alternative investment funds in the European Union, Cyprus has developed a versatile, predictable and robust regulatory framework on alternative investment funds (AIFs) and their managers.

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

Operating and Licensing a regulated Investment Firm in Cyprus might be challenging since the regulatory environment is constantly changing and the whole process of licensing might be time consuming and costly.

The European Commissions Commission has introduced the IFR and IFD to enhance and strengthen the EU's Investment Firms' prudential framework.

During the last decade, Cyprus alternative investment market faced rapid expansion due to the introduction of several investment norms such as the Alternative Investment Fund and the Registered Alternative Investment Fund.