The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF), have launched a cost-effective e-learning and assessment programme for Information Providers of the Cyprus Investment Firm’s (CIF) fulfilling the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) learning outcome on...
The risk of monetary loss that can arise from many types of financial transactions has highlighted the need for financial markets to be subject to rules and codes of conduct to protect investors and the general public. The development of such rules and the extent...
The world is becoming increasingly integrated and interdependent, as trade and investment flows are global in nature. It is, therefore, important to understand the core role that the financial services industry performs within a globalised economy; which are they key markets within the financial industry;...
In general, compliance means conforming to a rule such as a specification, policy, standard or law. Regulatory compliance describes the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts to ensure that they are aware of and have taken the necessary steps to comply with...
Whilst the Internet is an invaluable source of information and has become indispensable for communicating in our social and work lives, it harbours a large number of threats and pitfalls for the unwary. These threats are only increasing in number with the proliferation of online...
Choosing whether to operate as self-employed or instead set up a limited company, is a key decision for a new business wishing to operate in Cyprus. As two of the most common legal structures, there are some important differences that one will need to consider....
A key concern and critical risk for financial institutions (FIs) remains the possibility of unknowingly becoming complicit in money laundering actions where illegitimate money is moved into legitimate institutions. In order to mitigate such risk, FIs have strengthened their internal control systems by increasingly making...
What an extraordinary year! There is much to be said about the year so far and how it has been an unprecedented experience for every person – child and adult, every organisation and business, irrespective of size and sector, and every country around the world! Although...
EIMF is dedicated to making education totally accessible by removing learning obstacles and offering a fully comprehensive eLearning experience. Professionals can enjoy easy access to a global community and attain the highest standards of knowledge or qualifications needed to be successful in their respective fields. EIMF’s approach to online learning focuses on the...
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the way we do business. During this pandemic, many physical offices closed, pushing people to work remotely and adopt technologies that, while already in existence, were not predominantly used. And just like the business world,...