The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has outlined key aspects of the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a European regulatory framework designed to enhance the cybersecurity and operational resilience of the financial sector. Overview of DORA DORA establishes uniform requirements for managing ICT risks across financial entities in the EU. The framework consists of: Digital Operational Resilience Act (EU 2022/2554): A...Read More
The Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (EU) 1114 / 2023 entered into force on 29 June 2023. MiCA regulation introduces a comprehensive legislative framework for crypto-assets and related activities and services. Focusing on consumer protection, market integrity and fostering innovation, this regulation seeks to enhance legal clarity, establish compliance standards, and promote investor confidence. As a regulation, MiCA regulation will be directly applicable across EU member states,...Read More
Relevant to: Regulated Entities[1]Circular C627 (“the Circular”) dated 03/04/2024 is issued pursuant to section 25(1)(c)(ii) & (iii) of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Law (‘the CySEC Law’). Through Circular C627, CySEC wishes to inform Regulated Entities for the obligation to submit the Quarterly Statistics Form. The key takeaways from CySEC’s C627 circular can be found below: A new version of the form, QST-MC Version 21 (‘the Form’),...Read More
CIFs under Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) REPORTING OBLIGATIONS CALENDAR 2024 The reporting obligations deadlines may be altered upon CySEC’s decisions throughout the year.Read More
