Product Governance guidelines under MiFID II – ESMA Consultation paper

On 5 October 2016, ESMA published its Consultation Paper on its draft guidelines on MIFID II product governance requirements.  The consultation closed on...

03 May, 2017

The EIMF shortlisted for the 2017 AAT Training Provider Awards

The European Institute of Management (EIMF) is honoured to have been shortlisted for the AAT Training Provider Awards 2017.  We are competing in...

27 April, 2017

Why You and Your Team Should Earn an AML Certification

Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of anti-money laundering specialists? Do you need them on your financial services team?...

26 April, 2017

Expert Trainer Series: ‘MiFID II: Product Governance, Financial Promotions, and Treating Customer Fairly’ with Mr Adam Samuel

As part of our series of seminars and workshops offered with the subjects’ respective international experts, EIMF will be hosting Mr Adam Samuel...

24 April, 2017

How can you become a business leader of the future?

ACA presentation and employability clinic Every year we get feedback from a wide range of employers about how and where candidates fail in the...

21 April, 2017

A free and easy way to learn: 8 great business podcasts you should listen to today

When it comes to traveling, driving or even relaxing, an interesting business podcast can be your best friend. Do you want to learn about...

19 April, 2017

The compliant management of chaos

A major crisis has erupted at your financial services firm – how do you contain the situation and steer the business out of...

11 April, 2017

Asset Management Outsourcing – Regulators Apply the Heat

By: Mark Seaman, Chartered FCSI, Funds Consultant For most asset managers, the outsourcing of operational activities is now a standard part of their operating...

03 April, 2017

Expert Trainer Series highlight ‘Payment Services Directive 2 and Instant Payment’ with Mr Fred Bär

Expert Trainer Series highlight ‘Payment Services Directive 2 and Instant Payment’ with Mr Fred Bär As part of our series of seminars and workshops...

30 March, 2017

Symposium on the Roles of the Board of Directors of Investment Firms

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...

22 March, 2017

The EIMF Online Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Courses

The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) introduces two new online Anti-Money Laundering courses that cater towards the Professional and Financial Services...

13 March, 2017

ESMA issues implementing rules for package orders under MiFID II

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) regarding the treatment of package...

08 March, 2017

LCCI students can now fast track into accountancy with AAT at the EIMF

Many Cypriots have usually taken the first step into the accounting profession through completing an LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) bookkeeping...

03 March, 2017

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Time to Act

The new regulation is aimed at empowering the citizens as owners of personal data, as well as establishing legal certainty for business based...

16 February, 2017

Accountancy Open Days for the AAT

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...

15 February, 2017

The role and function of the Compliance Officer

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...

30 January, 2017

ACAMS to host international Anti-Financial Crime Symposium in Cyprus for banking and finance professionals

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is hosting high level panel debates and training for senior compliance professionals in Cyprus next...

19 January, 2017

A year before the Change: MIFID II and other upcoming regulations

2017 should be a challenging year. All the new regulatory regimes are competing for the attention of all relevant people including the local...

17 January, 2017

Our training Calendar for 2017 is out!

EIMF is delighted to announce its 2017 calendar of training events to take place in Cyprus and Greece. 2016 has been a year when...

29 December, 2016

EIMF launches new short online courses to boost career development

Professionals from around the world wanting to develop their career can benefit from a range of short online courses being launched by the...

15 December, 2016

Presentation by CySEC Chairwoman on ACIIF and EIMF event

Presentation of CySEC Chairwoman at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus International Investment Firms (ACIIF) and the European Institute of Management...

12 December, 2016

CPD Seminar: Current and Upcoming Regulatory and AML Issues for CIFs

Seminar Invitation: Current and Upcoming Regulatory and AML Issues for CIFs You are cordially invited to attend a seminar on Current and Upcoming Regulatory...

29 November, 2016

Upcoming regulation affecting companies that hold client data – the GRDP

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): The clock is ticking 2017 will, for a number of reasons, be a very significant year globally for cybersecurity...

16 November, 2016

An overview of major regulatory developments in 2016 and what lies ahead

Don't miss out on our next event in Cyprus which looks at the major regulatory developments of 2016. Given the pace of regulatory change,...

10 November, 2016

Why and how to become a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist?

    Why and how to become a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist?  Latest developments in financial information, technology and communication allow money to move anywhere in...

04 November, 2016

David Loader speaks about the Fund Sector in Cyprus

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a chance for a brief chat with Mr David Loader, Fund Administrator expert and author of a number of books on...

27 October, 2016

The Shipping Industry Crisis: Over-financing and Overcapacity

This year has seen an unprecedented collapse of one of the largest shipping firms in the world. South Korean shipping line Hanjin, which...

19 October, 2016

SOSTAC® Certification to be launched in Cyprus

PR Smith’s SOSTAC® planning framework which has been used globally as a user-friendly planning model in varied industries by academics and professionals will...

18 October, 2016

Are you ready for the new European General Data Protection Regulation?

EU data protection law has come a long way over the last two decades. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation, or...

14 October, 2016

Successful launch of the EIMF Directors Development Programme

The inaugural EIMF Directors Development Programme has come to a great and successful conclusion, leading the way to its establishment as the utmost...

10 October, 2016

EIMF Leadership and Development Programme gets accredited by the CMI

We are proud to announce that the EIMF Leadership and Development Programme (LDP) was recently awarded accreditation by the Chartered Management Institute CMI,...

04 October, 2016

The Era of the Compliance Officer

  The Era of the Compliance Officer   Performing a simple Google Trends search on regulatory compliance one realises that there is a steady increase in...

01 October, 2016

Digital Marketing for Cypriot Lawyers, Accountants & Professional Service Firms

The advent of the electronic era and the ever expanding worldwide networks of professionals and firms has brought about a new age of...

13 September, 2016

Free Webinar: Sales, Customer Growth & Business Development

On September 15th at 12:00 pm London BST, EIMF General Manager Marios Siathas will be discussing with EIMF expert trainer Richard Higham the...

29 August, 2016

Structured Learning vs Self-Directed Learning

Most organisations follow a very structured approach to the delivery of learning for their employees. There is a widespread belief that employees can only learn...

17 August, 2016

Why training your managers and team leaders is vital to your company’s success?

Learning and Development of people is one of the most important functions in an organization. Most organizations are still investing more of their...

12 August, 2016

EIMF Partners with Mercuri International to offer in Cyprus globally recognized sales training programmes

We are glad to introduce the Sales Excellence Prorgamme offered for the first time in Cyprus in collaboration with Mercuri International at EIMF...

09 August, 2016

Maximize the effectiveness of your Board: Director development and training

Boards of Directors provide the leadership and accountability that determine the success of the company or organization. As a director, you are under...

05 August, 2016

New CPD September-December 2016 Calendar

Following requests and suggestions from a number of clients and associates, we are now making it easier for people who want to obtain...

29 July, 2016

Challenges of training in the financial services sector

The professional and financial services sectors have several unique and distinctively different characteristics than other sectors in the way they are organized and managed....

19 July, 2016

Our training calendar for second half of 2016 is out!

Our training calendar for second half of 2016 is out!  The EIMF is delighted to announce our September to December 2016 Calendar. The need for...

06 July, 2016

20 years of CySEC

The EIMF management was pleased to be invited to attend the celebrations for the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) twenty years of supervision...

06 July, 2016

The A to Z of the dark web

The Dark Web (or Darknet) has been described as the Wild West of the internet. By using free tools that can easily be...

05 July, 2016

Registrations Open for the AAT accountancy and bookkeeping qualifications

Registrations Open for the AAT accountancy and bookkeeping qualifications EIMF will be accepting registration for the accountancy and bookkeeping qualifications offered by the...

04 July, 2016

So you just became the new money laundering officer? Five Ways to Help You Get Started

By Gregory Dellas, CAMS Congratulations! You have just become part of what is perhaps the fastest growing and hottest profession in the world! Money...

01 July, 2016

The 4th AML Directive

  By Mr. Alexios Kartalis   The EU has developed since many years an AML framework, with the submission of relevant directives. These directives have...

28 June, 2016

The 2016 Cyber Risk Report by HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprises recently released its 2016 Cyber Risk Report delving into the nature of common vulnerabilities that leave companies exposed to risk,...

10 June, 2016

Multi-venue trading increases liquidity in EU equity markets despite duplicate orders, ESMA says

  The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued this week an economic report on order duplication and liquidity measurement in EU equity markets....

09 June, 2016

New EU cyber security law: time to assess your cyber risk

On 17 May 2016, the EU Council officially adopted the first EU-wide legislation on cyber security – the Network Information Security Directive –...

03 June, 2016

ESMA sees Continued High Level of Market Risks in First Quarter

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today its Risk Dashboard for the first quarter of 2016. The overall risks to securities...

01 June, 2016