CySEC Circular No: C538
December 13, 2022
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Guidance in relation to the requirement to raise capital from investors within a specified time period In order to give Authorized Alternative Investment
CySEC Circular No: C539
December 13, 2022
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New Form CBRT-CIF, Freedom to Provide Investment Services and Activities (Cross Border Activity) – Further clarifications and information requested On December 8, 2022,
CySEC Circular No: C537
December 13, 2022
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New Form CBRT-CIF, Freedom to Provide Investment Services and Activities (Cross Border Activity) In order to inform the Cyprus Investment Firms (hereinafter referred
Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Money Laundering
March 16, 2022
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Most people probably know as much about NFTs today as they did when the technology first appeared in 2014 — which is to say, not
Cryptocurrencies and AML. How to stay compliant
March 10, 2022
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Since their inception, cryptocurrencies have exploded as an alternative way to trade currency. However, many stakeholders still do not understand cryptocurrency or its impact on
CySEC’s requirements for Heads of Compliance and MLCOs
February 15, 2022
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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the “CySEC”) from time to time performs onsite inspections to its Regulated Entities to assess their compliance with the Prevention
AML and Crypto Assets
December 13, 2021
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In a little over a decade, Bitcoin and other crypto assets have progressed from an idea to an economic phenomenon. We have seen cryptocurrencies
The Cyprus Beneficial Owners (UBO) Register-Guide and Information for 2021
May 19, 2021
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In our previous article titled “Register of Ultimate Beneficial Owners in Cyprus – what you should know“, we talked about the UBO register, what changed,
The Challenges in Today’s AML Compliance Practice and How Regulation Technology Can Help
February 25, 2021
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Obliged entities constantly strengthen their compliance mechanisms and spend more on AML compliance compared to the past decade. Compliance is now seen as a vital
Creating a Strong AML Compliance Culture – Tips for the Compliance Department
February 25, 2021
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In our previous article titled Creating a Strong AML Compliance Culture, we talked about the elements of a strong compliance environment. Here, you can find