The US Senate has just passed a bill to rollback banking regulations put in place in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The bill contains policies rolling back certain key parts from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The bill would allow...
With the implementation of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), coming into force in May, having the required knowledge to be compliant with this regulation is of course a must. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the current Directive and will be directly applicable...
Cyprus investment funds are on the rise according to data released by the Central Bank on Tuesday. The total assets of investment funds increased by approximately €700 mn on a quarterly basis, reaching a historically high level. The total assets of investment funds increased at the...
A study commissioned by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) recommends the adoption of a life-cycle investment strategy as a default option for the pan-European personal pension product (PEPP). The study – carried out by the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy...
The EIMF, CIFA, and CISI are pleased to invite you to a public event titled “The Trials and Tribulations of Fund Administration” at Hilton Hotel, Nicosia on 28 February 2018, at 18:00 – 19:30 Our guest speaker Mr. Bruce Lawrence will analyse cost pressures in a low return environment...
CySEC has announced their new syllabus and have launched the new Examination Workbook, and the changes are extensive. Basic Examination Advanced Examination 1 Scope/Powers/Offences Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) 1 Scope/Powers/Offences Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) 2 Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) 2 Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) 3 Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) and Banks 3 Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) and Banks 4 Markets in...
Securitisation helped cause the global financial crisis that the world economy has still not fully recovered from. It was perhaps inevitable that it would be penalised in the regulatory reaction that followed, arguably excessively and to the detriment of the underlying economies. However, it has...
February is among us, and a lot of sector participants are still waiting for answers in regards to CySEC Examinations, following CySEC’s announcement 2 weeks ago. What the Announcement tells us We are told that all exams within February and March are cancelled and exams will again...
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to become law May 25,2018, requires many companies to create a new position, that of the Data Protection Officer (DPO). This person needs to be highly connected, highly effective and highly accessible. Does your company need a DPO? What...
Our website and all communications now include our new logo, colours, and font, and of course, this will also be evident in our brand-new premises as we anticipate our move towards the end of February! We believe the new fresher look is a better match...