January 2018 is when the upcoming and revised Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) is set to be implemented, which will change retail banking as we know it, removing many monopolies that banks had until now. The PSD2 aims at establishing the legal framework conditions for the...
On 25 May 2017, K. Treppides & Co and MAP S.Platis will be presenting a two hour event and discussion to address: Is Cyprus capable of remaining the leading jurisdiction for financial services in EU? Your Global Compliance Consultants’ Perspective, at the TRAKASOL Cultural Center,...
On 5 October 2016, ESMA published its Consultation Paper on its draft guidelines on MIFID II product governance requirements. The consultation closed on 5 January 2017. You can read the feedback and the consultation paper at https://www.esma.europa.eu/press-news/consultations/draft-guidelines-mifid-ii-product-governance-requirements The product governance requirements are laid down in Articles...
The European Institute of Management (EIMF) is honoured to have been shortlisted for the AAT Training Provider Awards 2017. We are competing in the International Training Provider of the Year category, and we are extremely thrilled to be part of this prestigious event. The Training Provider...
Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of anti-money laundering specialists? Do you need them on your financial services team? Current research and future trends indicate an increasing need for AML, risk and compliance specialists across the finance and accounting profession, a...
As part of our series of seminars and workshops offered with the subjects’ respective international experts, EIMF will be hosting Mr Adam Samuel in Cyprus from the 15th to the 18th of May. During his stay, Adam will present several seminars on compliance topics that...
ACA presentation and employability clinic Every year we get feedback from a wide range of employers about how and where candidates fail in the application process, from online tests through to final interviews. So how can you make sure your application is as strong as it...
When it comes to traveling, driving or even relaxing, an interesting business podcast can be your best friend. Do you want to learn about investment, business and money? Are you curious about marketing? Or do you just want to laugh or get a different take on...
A major crisis has erupted at your financial services firm – how do you contain the situation and steer the business out of its problems strengthened by the experience? EIMF International expert trainer Adam Samuel outlines the steps and issues involved in his descriptive article that appeared...
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...