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CySEC announcement: ESMA introduces the new CSA on sustainability obligations under MiFID II
On 31 January 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced that the European Securities and Markets Authority has introduced the Common Supervisory Approach 2024-25 with respect to the integration of sustainability in firms’ suitability assessment as well as product governance processes and procedures in 2024.
CySEC proposes ICT oversight fees for financial entities under DORA
On 31 January 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission launched a consultation on proposed annual information and communication technology oversight fees for financial entities under the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act. DORA aims to enhance cybersecurity and resilience in the financial sector.
Listing Act has now been published in the EU Official Journal
On 14 November 2024, the final components of the Listing Act package were published in the Official Journal of the EU. The Listing Act is a legislative package aimed at making EU public capital markets more accessible and attractive, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. The package is designed to simplify regulations, reduce administrative burdens and lower listing costs, encouraging more companies to seek funding on European stock exchanges.
Guidance on fractional exposure in shares: Key takeaways from CySEC circular
On 26 September 2024, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued a circular addressed to Cyprus Investment Firms providing essential guidance regarding the provision of services in relation to fractional shares under the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law 2017, in line with EU Directive 2014/65.
CySEC announces new requirement for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
On 30 July 2024, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued Circular 654 addressed to CIFs, AIFMs, and UCITS Management Companies intending to offer crypto-asset services and providing an update following Circular 648.
CySEC mandatory survey for regulated entities active in crypto-assets
On 26 June 2024, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued Circular 648 informing regulated entities about the notification procedure under Article 60 of Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets.
Streamlining licensing for Cyprus Investment Firms – MiFID II and MiCA
At present, Cyprus-based crypto exchanges that wish to provide services both in relation to spot crypto products and financial instruments such as crypto derivatives are subject to dual-licensing under the local AML legislation and the traditional investment services regime implementing EU Directive 2014/65/EU. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission administers both regimes.
ESMA consults on essential MiCA draft guidelines: Reverse solicitation and financial instruments
On 29 January 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority published two consultation papers relating to draft guidelines proposed to be issued under Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets.
CySEC issues circular relating to EBA guidelines on outsourcing
On 13 October 2023, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) published Circular 604 directing Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to familiarise themselves with the European Banking Authority's guidelines on outsourcing, published on 2 February 2019 (Guidelines).
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