Regulatory Updates Cyprus Financial Services
This course provides a structured analysis of these regulatory updates, ensuring that participants understand their obligations and can effectively implement compliance measures within their organizations.
- 5 CPD Units
- 5 Hours
- All Levels
The financial services sector in Cyprus operates under an evolving regulatory framework, making it essential for professionals to stay updated on the latest developments. Investment firms, banks, and payment institutions must navigate increasing compliance complexities driven by EU directives and local regulations.
Regulatory bodies such as the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and the Central Bank of Cyprus continuously refine their oversight mechanisms to enhance transparency, market integrity, and investor protection. Recent regulatory changes include stricter AML (Anti-Money Laundering) provisions, updated prudential requirements, and the implementation of new EU-wide directives such as MiCAR (Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation) and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). These developments have significant implications for financial institutions, requiring them to adopt robust compliance strategies and risk management frameworks.
This course provides a structured analysis of these regulatory updates, ensuring that participants understand their obligations and can effectively implement compliance measures within their organizations.
Why This Course Matters
In an era of increased regulatory scrutiny, non-compliance can result in substantial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Financial institutions must navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape while maintaining high standards of governance and risk management. This course equips professionals with the necessary knowledge to:
• Stay informed on key regulatory changes and their practical implications.
• Strengthen internal compliance processes to meet new regulatory expectations.
• Mitigate financial and reputational risks associated with non-compliance.
• Ensure alignment with EU directives and international best practices.
By providing up-to-date insights into regulatory developments, this course helps professionals enhance their compliance strategies and safeguard the financial integrity of their institutions.
Course Content
1. Overview of Cyprus’s Financial Regulatory Landscape
• Structure of the financial sector
• Role of key regulatory bodies (CySEC, Central Bank of Cyprus, AML authorities)
• Compliance challenges and evolving regulatory expectations
2. Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Updates
• Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCAR)
• CySEC Circulars on MiCAR implementation
• Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – CySEC perspective
• Fractionalisation of Shares (Cyprus Investment Firms) – Circular 659
• Prudential Consolidation Information – Circular 644
3. Central Bank of Cyprus Regulatory Updates
• EBA Guidelines on diversity practices, gender pay gap, and governance (Directives 2013/36/EU & 2019/2034)
• EBA Guidelines on assessment of management competence (Directive 2021/2167)
• Directive for the Operation of a Data Exchange System (2024)
• EBA Guidelines on recovery plans (Regulation 2023/1114)
• Governance arrangements for issuers of asset-referenced tokens
4. AML and Compliance Updates
• Enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring requirements
• Stricter reporting obligations for suspicious activities
• Key AML directives and their enforcement in Cyprus
• Case studies on compliance failures and enforcement actions
5. Future Regulatory Trends and Considerations
• The role of AI and machine learning in regulatory compliance
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations in financial regulation
• Emerging EU-wide regulatory changes and their implications
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Explain key financial regulations applicable in Cyprus.
• Understand enforcement actions and compliance expectations from CySEC and the Central Bank of Cyprus.
• Assess the impact of recent AML updates on financial institutions.
• Implement best practices for regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Apply due diligence and transaction monitoring strategies to mitigate financial risks.
Participants
This course is designed for:
• Compliance officers and risk managers in financial institutions.
• Professionals working in investment firms, banks, and payment institutions.
• Legal and regulatory professionals handling financial compliance.
• Business executives and entrepreneurs operating in Cyprus’s financial sector.
• Anyone seeking to understand the latest regulatory and AML developments.
This course is designed for professionals in financial services, compliance, and regulatory roles who need to stay updated on Cyprus’s evolving regulatory framework and complete their annual CPD.
Training Method
The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consists of reading material, video presentations, case studies and glossary. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time.
At the end of the training, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning and earn a Certificate of Attendance.
Registration and Access
To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment.
If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@eimf.eu. Access to the course is valid for 180 days.
Training Duration
This course may take up to 5 hours to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace.
This programme has been developed by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF), an EU recognised training institution.
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