The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience
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Course Overview
In recent years, Cyprus has made enormous moves towards the enhancement and completion of the national legal framework concerning investment funds. With these legislations in place, Cyprus is set to be established as an international fund jurisdiction. A new piece of legislation was introduced in 2018 that aims to further promote the industry.
Training Objectives
This course will provide an insight to the legal characteristics and main operating conditions for the Alternative Investment Funds in Cyprus. The aim being to give a holistic understanding to participants of the main legal elements, different legal forms and structures and main operating conditions for AIFs.
In the latest sections of the seminar, a description will be given of the main roles and responsibilities under the AIF and AIFM Law.
After the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to grasp an understanding of the main legal characteristics and operating requirements of AIFs under the AIF Law as well as the various roles and responsibilities such as the AIFM and the Depositary.
Training Outline
Part 1: An Overview of the Cyprus Funds Market
Part 2: The Legal Regime for AIFs in Cyprus
Part 3: Definition, Legal Form, Classifications and Structures
Part 4: Main Operating Conditions of the AIF
Part 5: Roles and Responsibilities related to the Operation of AIFs
Part 6: The Upcoming Legal Developments
Training Style
The training style will include the presentation of all the material using slides and handouts. The trainer will use practical examples to elaborate various concepts as well as show various videos that highlight particular course concepts and encourage class discussion. Participants will engage in exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge on the subject matter. Participants will also be able to ask questions and obtain clarifications from the trainer on all the material covered.
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Financial Regulation and Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
Professionals requiring CPD units to meet the education requirements for CySEC licence renewal, and/or for maintaining other professional memberships/certifications which accept CPD in Financial Regulation, are advised to consider training subjects in categories that indicate CPD training in Financial Regulation.
Who Should Attend
The course will be of benefit to all those professionals employed within the Funds sector as well as those who are seeking to join the industry. This will include any professional from the fund operations/administration teams, risk managers, compliance monitoring teams, audit and fund managers or third parties, lawyers, auditors and regulators.
In addition, the course is suitable to employees and managers of Cyprus Investment firms and banks who offer investment services as well as compliance officers and internal auditors.
For 3 registrations from the same entity, a standard 10% discount will apply. For over 4 registrations please contact us.
Tuesday 28/04/2020 - 17:00-19.30
Wednesday 29/04/2020 - 17:00-19.30
Mr. Athos Myrianthous is a senior Legal Advocate with expertise in Finance and Commercial Law. He holds an Honours degree in Law (LLB) from Queen Mary University London, a Masters Degree in International Commercial Law (LLM) from the University of Westminster and a Masters Degree in Finance (MSC .SH) from Cass Business School, City University. He is a member of the Cyprus Bar, the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) and a holder of CYSEC’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Services Legal Framework. He held various positions in the Legal and Finance Sector and provided expert advice and technical assistance in Finance Law, Funds Law and International Commercial Law both on a local and International level. He served as Head of Compliance in Fortified Capital Limited, an Alternative Fund Management Company (AIFM) regulated by CYSEC. Currently he is the Manager in BDO Fund Services, Cyprus specializing in Fund Set Up, Administration and Compliance.