The end of shareholder primacy

An article written by Dr. Adonis Pegasiou, EIMF Academic Director In recent years, private corporations have placed greater emphasis on issues of social responsibility,...

04 September, 2019

Crypto-assets: What can go wrong

These new forms of assets have certainly caused disruption in the world of private wealth managers, as they are accessible for investors who...

27 August, 2019

Regulating the Regulators with Public Law Compliance

Compliance is vitally important in so many areas of business now. All public bodies need to act lawfully when it comes to compliance,...

22 August, 2019

The Rewards of the AAT Qualification to both Organisations and Employees

Many individuals looking to enter the accounting sector or who already have roles within an accounting department choose to study and attain the...

16 July, 2019

The EIMF Calendar is Out | Let’s Plan for the Second Half of 2019

But, let’s firstly take a brief look at the first half of the year!  So far, 2019 has proven to be a great...

15 July, 2019

Data Privacy Officers (DPOs): How to Overcome Your Main Challenges

With the implementation of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) back in May 2018, the duties of the data privacy officer (DPO) have...

30 May, 2019

4 Tips on Moving from Employee to Manager

Throughout our lives as part of the workforce, we all have career-driven goals that we’d like to achieve. For many people, gaining a...

21 May, 2019

Local institutions should remain alert as US seeks to secure widest possible implementation of its Russian sanctions

In recent years, the US has been eagerly striving to secure the broadest possible application, at a global level, of its sanctions policy...

10 May, 2019

As managers and leaders we must ask ourselves “where do we frequently fall short and lose the competitive advantage in the market?”

Many organisations have highly educated people, often with specialised technical knowledge, as well as high a calibre of products, so where do organisations...

07 May, 2019

EIMF Shortlisted for the 2019 AAT Training Provider Awards

The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) has been shortlisted for the AAT Training Provider Awards 2019, competing in the Small Training Provider of...

02 May, 2019

Privacy is actually benefiting companies worldwide

It is now becoming clear across the business world that investment in privacy is really a way of generating benefits for firms. The...

03 April, 2019

Flying cars, electric folding bikes, the first human Android citizen, pioneers, futurists, investors and many more world innovators are coming to Cyprus

The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) is proudly supporting the Reflect Festival, which is a one-of-a-kind event taking place in Cyprus. ...

29 March, 2019

Certificate, Professional Certification or Degree: What’s Your Best Option?

As the age-old cliché goes, knowledge is power. Staying current on what’s trending in your industry and gaining new knowledge that will increase your...

27 March, 2019

Top 4 Tips for the Development & Maintenance of a Risk Management Culture

Regardless of your industry, avoiding potential risks and managing those you do face head-on is of crucial importance to the survival of your...

12 March, 2019

The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) enters into an exclusive agreement with the Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA)

The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) announces a new-found global partnership with the Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA).  BTA has entered into...

08 March, 2019

Criminal liability of Officers for their companies’ failure to comply with the provisions of the Cyprus VAT Law 95(I)/2000

We share with you a very interesting article written by one of our training team, Advocate Mary-Olive McCluskey. If you’re part of the...

04 March, 2019

The 3 Pillars of the Modern Business | Governance, Risk, Compliance

When part of a broader operational governance strategy, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practices ensure continuous oversight and help businesses strike the right...

28 February, 2019

Challenges for Today’s Compliance Officers in Investment Firms & Alternative Investment Funds

Greater reporting requirements, along with the need to collect more data and abide by a rising number of regulations, have made compliance officers...

26 February, 2019

Are You Equipped For Success?

Recently one of our expert trainers Lefki Angeli offered insight to a conversation she had with a CEO that once again brought some...

20 February, 2019

The Sustainability of the Accounting Profession in Cyprus: Evidence and Reasons to Specialize in this Occupation

Accountants will always be in need in Cyprus. In this day and age, as the island witnesses a steady growth in tourism,...

12 February, 2019

Characteristics of a Good Compliance Officer

What makes a good Compliance Officer?  This is a very important question for every CEO and/or member of the Board of a regulated...

06 February, 2019

Breakfast Event | CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification

Join us for breakfast at EIMF on Tuesday 19th February, 08:00 am till 10.00 am!  Enjoy your morning snacks and coffee whilst learning...

05 February, 2019

What will your next professional qualification be?

Are you considering a financial qualification, or perhaps a specialisation in Privacy Regulation & Management?   This article can be useful for understanding the benefits...

21 January, 2019

Finance Professionals in Cyprus Gain a Competitive Edge as EIMF and CISI Launch the Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification

The European Institute of Management & Finance (EIMF), in partnership with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI), is delighted to be...

18 January, 2019

How to Encourage your Employees to Comply with Compliance Training

The Financial and Professional Services Sectors in Cyprus are under the scope of specific legal provisions. Relevant firms are being challenged daily with...

16 January, 2019

Smart New Year’s Resolutions Every Compliance Professional Should Make

2019 is here! Traditionally, January is a month for new starts. While you may already have made your personal New Year’s resolutions (eat...

07 January, 2019

EIMF looks back at 2018 and forward to 2019 | Announcing the 2019 Calendar

As is customary at this time of the year, we take the opportunity to express appreciation and gratitude! So, to all of you...

20 December, 2018

ACAMS Anti-Financial Crime Symposium – Cyprus

Breakthroughs and Barriers: The International Finance Centre Perspective Regulators and others are committed to preventing the misuse of International Finance Centres (IFCs) to launder...

13 December, 2018

Conflicts of Interest in Financial Institutions

Modern global financial institutions offer clients a variety of services, ranging from investment banking to equities trading, that are conducted by different divisions...

06 December, 2018

Cyprus National Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks

On the 30 November 2018, the Ministry of Finance of Cyprus has published the first specific ML/TF risk assessment undertaken by the Cyprus...

03 December, 2018

The Why and How of a Privacy Awareness Program

For every organization, privacy awareness plays a large role in the success of risk mitigation. Whether an organization is large or small, it...

29 November, 2018

CISI-CIFA-EIMF Joint Event Financial Literacy

EIMF is pleased to invite you to join the forthcoming joint CISI-CIFA-EIMF event. Event | Financial Literacy Date | Wednesday 5 December Time | 18:00 - 20:30 Location...

27 November, 2018

Corporate Governance in the Public Sector

The New Governance Team, operating under the auspices of the Institute of Directors (Cyprus Branch), would like to invite you to a presentation...

23 November, 2018

A Partnership of Experts! The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) and Complyport Announce their Collaboration!

The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) and Complyport join forces in professional education! The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF), a...

15 November, 2018

CySEC Reopens the Registration Process for the Advanced and Basic Examinations

Following the registration freeze on CySEC examinations over the last few months, CySEC has today reopened the registration process.  Candidates may now register...

14 November, 2018

ESMA Publishes Stakeholder Group Advice on Containing Risks of ICOs and Crypto Assets

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published an own-initiative report, produced by its Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG), on initial coin...

13 November, 2018

EU Investment Funds Updates

Revised depositary safekeeping duties under AIFMD and the UCITS Directive The European Union’s Delegated Regulation 2018/1619, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/438 regarding safe-keeping duties...

09 November, 2018

ESAS consult on proposed changes to the key information document for PRIIPS

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) today have issued a consultation paper on targeted amendments to the Delegated Regulation covering the rules for the Key Information...

09 November, 2018

CISI Information Open Day

Attend the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) information day to find out more about the several qualifications offered by CISI, what it...

06 November, 2018

Political and Economic Report Cyprus

This monthly political and Economic Report is prepared by Noema Advisors. We share the highlights of the September 2018 report here and you...

19 October, 2018

The biggest current trends in digital and why you need to know about them

The Internet of Things (IOT) It's been well known that for some time now there’s been a consistent growth in recent years in using...

17 October, 2018

The Misconception | What are the Responsibilities of the Board and the Company Secretary?

EIMF has recently welcomed another expert trainer to their team Mary-Olive Mccluskey, who recently shared important know-how with our Directors, Corporate Administrations, Secretaries...

11 October, 2018

What is TCF? | Are we Treating Customers Fairly?

Treating Financial Service Customers Fairly   “Treating Customers Fairly” (TCF) is an outcomes-based regulatory and supervisory approach designed to ensure that specific, clearly articulated...

04 October, 2018

Do we know enough about Sanctions? What Changes have been Witnessed in the International Environment?

At EIMF we endeavour to offer ongoing professional knowhow with each unique area having its own expert to deliver the specific topic. This...

17 September, 2018

EIMF is the Certificate of the Month Winner!!

SimpleCert Announces and Offers their Congratulations “to the European Institute of Management and Finance for being selected as the next Certificate of the Month...

13 September, 2018

Trade Finance Products | What are the Advantages and Disadvantages?

At EIMF we constantly expand our topics for professional training whilst continuing to work closely with industry experts who can offer sound practical...

11 September, 2018

The rise of the Accounting and Finance Profession as an opportunity to invest in AAT Qualifications

Our economy is on an upward trend and entails several opportunities. Companies and individuals who take advantage of this upward trend, convey innovate...

31 August, 2018

The AML 5th Directive and Expected Amendments

On 26 April 2018, the European Parliament confirmed the latest text of the proposed Directive, which will be known as the 5th AML...

29 August, 2018

What is Anti-Bribery and Anti-corruption?

Corruption is “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain”. It can be classified as grand, petty and political. Grand corruption occurs at...

20 August, 2018

The Growing Fund Industry: Regulatory framework updates in Cyprus

In July 2018 the Republic of Cyprus parliament passed an array of amendments to existing legislation introducing important changes to the fund industry...

13 August, 2018