By: Mark Seaman, Chartered FCSI, Funds Consultant For most asset managers, the outsourcing of operational activities is now a standard part of their operating model. However outsourcing critical activities such as fund accounting and transfer agency carries additional regulatory risk. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the...
Expert Trainer Series highlight ‘Payment Services Directive 2 and Instant Payment’ with Mr Fred Bär As part of our series of seminars and workshops offered with the subjects' respective international experts, EIMF will be hosting a one-day event with Mr Fred Bär on the title topic that...
Roles, responsibilities, and liabilities for directors of registered Cyprus Investment firms The EIMF is organising a half-day symposium addressed to Executive and Non-Executive members of the BoD of CIFs, Compliance Officers, and Risk Managers, that will take place in Crowne Plaza on the 7th of April at...
The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) introduces two new online Anti-Money Laundering courses that cater towards the Professional and Financial Services Sectors. Our courses are designed for those who work in compliance and AML, Money Laundering Compliance Officers (MLCOs), compliance officers, internal audit and...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) regarding the treatment of package orders under MiFID II and MiFIR. The draft RTS establish a methodology for determining whether there is a liquid market for package orders...
Many Cypriots have usually taken the first step into the accounting profession through completing an LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) bookkeeping qualification. However, AAT’s (Association of Accounting Technicians) recent launch in Cyprus now gives these students a fast track route to becoming a...
The new regulation is aimed at empowering the citizens as owners of personal data, as well as establishing legal certainty for business based on clear and uniform rules. The GDPR will apply to all organizations in and outside the EU that deal with the personal...
Join our Introduction days for professional qualifications and employment opportunities in Accounting in the Finance Sector to learn more about various AAT courses we offer. Tuesday 21 February 17:30 - 19:00 EIMF Premises, Nicosia The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) offer a range of internationally recognised accounting and business courses. AAT...
The role and function of the Compliance Officer by Giorgos Stylianou As mentioned in a previous post, there has recently been a dramatic increase in demand for specialists in regulatory compliance. This can be attributed to many reasons, namely companies' risk aversion after the crisis, a change...
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is hosting high level panel debates and training for senior compliance professionals in Cyprus next month, responding to an unprecedented rate of change in global financial transparency requirements for 2017. The full-day ACAMS Anti-Financial Crime Symposium will tackle...