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    Revised Definition Of "Shell Companies" By The Central Bank Of Cyprus And Practical Solutions To Effective Banking

    On the 02 November 2018 the Central Bank of Cyprus issued a circular to all credit institutions under its supervision revising the definition of "shell companies"...
    CyprusWealth Management
    Playbell & Co
    Playbell & Co
  • Article

    Knowing Your Rights As A Victim Of Financial Crime

    Up until the last decade or so, the financial industry has been more or less self-regulated.
    CyprusCriminal Law
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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Beneficial Owners Registry For Cyprus Companies

Cyprus has activated the beneficial owners register for Cypriot companies and other legal persons registered in Cyprus. In doing so, Cyprus is fully transposing into national law Directive (EU) 2015/849
CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
Antoniou McCollum & Co.
Antoniou McCollum & Co.
  • Article

    Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Unit And Revamps AML/Blockchain Law In Major Compliance Overhaul

    Cyprus is undergoing a significant regulatory transformation in 2025, reinforcing its sanctions enforcement mechanisms and modernizing its anti money laundering (AML) laws...
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
  • Article

    Moneyval Publishes The Cyprus Risk Assessment Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing Risks

    Moneyval published on 12 February 2020 Cyprus' comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) system.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Harris Kyriakides
    Harris Kyriakides
  • Article

    The Cyprus UBO Registry: A Step Forward In The Fight Against Money Laundering

    The long awaited UBO-register requirement is now a reality in Cyprus.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
  • Article

    Suspension Of Access To The Register Of Beneficial Owners For The General Public

    The Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property in Cyprus announced that, following the Judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEE) in joined cases C-37/20 and C-601/20...
    CyprusPrivacy
    Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants
    Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants
  • Article

    European Commission Strengthens Transparency Rules

    European Commission strengthens transparency rules to tackle terrorism financing, tax avoidance and money laundering
    European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
  • Article

    New EU Rules For The Tracing Of Crypto-Assets Transfers

    The upgraded EU rules on the tracing of transfers of funds bring crypto-asset transfers into the scope of application of the law.
    European UnionTechnology
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Amendments To The Cypriot AML Law: Key Updates For UBO Register Compliance

    The Cypriot Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering Activities Law (the "AML Law") was amended on 6 December 2024, introducing notable changes to the provisions concerning the central registers of beneficial.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants
    Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants
  • Article

    Cyprus Securities And Exchange Commission Assessment Of Anti-Money Laundering Procedures

    The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular notifying entities it regulates of the most common weaknesses, deficiencies and best practice standards ...
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    GDPR Vs AML: A Delicate Balance

    The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations has created a complex landscape for businesses operating within the European Union.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Eurofast
    Eurofast
  • Article

    AML/CTF vs. GDPR: What Businesses And Individuals Need To Know

    Protecting the financial sector and preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorism are key priorities for both the European Union and the international community.
    CyprusPrivacy
    Frangos Law
    Frangos Law
  • Article

    Central Registry Of Beneficial Owners ("UBO) Of Companies And Other Legal Entities And Possibility To Apply For An Exemption.

    Amendment Law 13 (I) / 2021 introduces changes to The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law of 2007.
    CyprusCorporate/Commercial Law
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Implementation Of The UBO Register In Cyprus – An Interim Solution

    Further to our announcement dated on 4th of February 2021, the House of Representatives voted for The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amending) Law of 2021.
    CyprusCorporate/Commercial Law
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
    AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
  • Article

    Introduction Of The Register Of Beneficial Owners And Trusts

    As of the 16 December 2020, Cyprus has initiated the beneficial owners register for Cypriot companies and other legal persons registered in Cyprus
    CyprusCorporate/Commercial Law
    G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
    G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
  • Article

    Amendment Of The AML Directive: Key Changes Introduced By The Cyprus Securities And Exchange Commission's New Directive 282/2024

    The financial landscape in the European Union (EU) is continually evolving, and regulatory frameworks are frequently updated to keep pace with new challenges and technologies.
    CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
  • Article

    Safeguarding Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Through AML Compliance

    According to the European Commission, small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") represent 99% of all businesses in the European Union.
    European UnionCorporate/Commercial Law
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
    Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
  • Article

    ‘Crypto' Currencies And Crime: Breaking The Link?

    During the last few years we have witnessed the growing popularity of 'virtual' or 'crypto' currencies. Today, we could even say that their use has become a trend, as many individuals...
    CyprusTechnology
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
  • Article

    Fincen Issues Final Rule Imposing A Prohibition On The Opening Or Maintaining Of Correspondent Accounts For Or On Behalf Of, FBME Bank Ltd.

    On August 27, 2015, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted FBME's motion for a preliminary injunction and enjoined the Final Rule from taking effect.
    CyprusFinance and Banking
    P. N. Kourtellos & Associates
    P. N. Kourtellos & Associates
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