CySEC

MiCA Regulation Overview and CySEC Homepage Announcements

CySEC published its homepage with multiple announcements including a link to the MiCA Regulation overview, which establishes unified EU rules for crypto-asset transparency, issuance, offering, trading, and market abuse prevention. Additional announcements include a UN Security Council sanctions update adding one individual to the ISIL/Al-Qaeda list, suspension of UCITS and AIFM redemptions on April 3 and 6, 2026, and resignation of Kasselos Limited from administrative services licensing.

CySEC General Circulars Listing

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) provides a listing of its general circulars. This notice serves as an index to publicly available regulatory information and guidance issued by CySEC.

CySEC Circulars for Regulated Entities

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) provides a central repository for circulars issued to regulated entities. This page serves as a notification hub for all official communications and updates relevant to entities supervised by CySEC.

CySEC Circulars for Issuers

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) provides access to its circulars for issuers through its website. This document serves as a portal to these circulars, which offer guidance on regulatory matters affecting listed companies.

CySEC Certifications Circulars

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has published circulars related to certifications. These circulars provide guidance on certification requirements for professionals operating within the Cypriot financial services sector.

CySEC Promotes Youth Financial Literacy During Global Money Week

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is participating in Global Money Week 2026 with various educational activities to enhance financial literacy among young people. Initiatives include lectures, educational material development, social media campaigns, and media publications.

CySEC Updates CIF Annual Fees Form and Deadline

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has updated the CIF annual fees calculation form (87-03-01) to include fees for 2025. Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) must use the revised form to calculate and submit their annual fees, along with audited financial statement extracts and proof of payment, by April 30th.

CySEC Announces RAIF Dissolution and Liquidation

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced that 7Q Asset Management Ltd, the external manager for ELINET RAIF V.C.I.C. PLC, has initiated the dissolution and liquidation procedure for the RAIF. The RAIF will remain registered and appear on CySEC's website with a 'under liquidation' notice until the process is complete.

CySEC Announces Investment Compartment Dissolution and Liquidation

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced the dissolution and liquidation of the investment compartment M-RinIT2 of AIF Monterock Investments AIF V.C.I.C. Plc. This action follows the total redemption of its units and is in accordance with the Alternative Investment Funds Law of 2018.

CySEC Consultation on Beneficial Owners Directive Updates

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to its Directive on the Register of Beneficial Owners. The changes aim to restrict public access to beneficial ownership information, granting it only to those demonstrating a legitimate interest, in line with EU directives and court rulings. The consultation period closes on March 24, 2026.