Bitcoin‘s value soared on Tuesday 29th August 2023 after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit deemed the SEC’s denial of Grayscale’s bitcoin trust conversion into an ETF as incorrect. Bitcoin surged 6.5% to $27,683.82, uplifting both cryptocurrenciesand crypto equities. Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC, which was filed after the SEC denied...Read More
On the 24th of November 2022, the association of Annual Financial Market Forum (AFMF) held the 1st annual forum at Amara hotel where a member of the MNK Risk Consulting Compliance team participated in the discussion panel.Read More
Credit rating agency S&P has revised upwards its long-term issuer credit rating on the Bank of Cyprus-BoC to ‘BB-‘from ‘B+’, as a result of improvements in the bank’s asset quality and a reduction in credit risk, allowing the bank to face a harsher economic climate with more resilience. The BoC credit rating upgrade follows last...Read More
Cyprus Investment Funds can now be uploaded onto the Bloomberg terminal. Access of Cyprus funds to the Bloomberg terminal will provide more visibility and transparency for International Investors regarding the Cypriot funds. Should Local or International Investors be interested in getting an exposure to certain securities, they will be able to screen for the Cyprus...Read More
Date: 27 November 2020 Circular: CySEC CIRCULAR: C418 Scope: Cyprus Investment Firms CySEC released a new circular in regards to enhancing the procedures regarding safeguarding of client funds held by CIFs. The procedures are outlined below. Α. Regulatory framework According to section 17 (9) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 Law...Read More
Professional Training Certification, 3rd July 2020 MNK RISK CONSULTING LTD has been certified by the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority (ANAD) as a Vocational Training Center (no. K000781). Our Company offers ANAD-subsidised continuous professional development courses to bankers, asset managers, portfolio managers, brokers, dealers, compliance and AML officers, risk managers and other professionals in the...Read More
CySEC issued an announcement on the 24th March 2020 regarding the postponement of all certification examinations, due to the confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in Cyprus. The certification examinations are postponed until the 30th April 2020. Candidates already registered for the exams shall be informed at a later stage of the new exam dates. Re...Read More
In the light of the recent corona virus spread developments, MNK RISK CONSULTING Ltd would like to assure you that we are taking all necessary measures to ensure business continuity and the timely submission of your regulatory deliverables. Your regulatory compliance is our priority. We offer uninterrupted service through video conference meetings and conf calls,...Read More
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued on the 5th March 2020 the Quarterly Statistical Publication for Management Companies and Undertakings of Collective Investments (UCIs) which provides CySEC’s key findings regarding the Collective Investments Sector in Cyprus. Based on the statistics, the total Assets under Management (AuM) for the 4th quarter of 2019 amounted to...Read More
