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What Changed In EU Commodity Derivatives Reporting
ESMA's revised weekly commodity derivatives reporting arrangements went live on 3 September 2026, introducing updated technical requirements, validation rules and XML schema version 2.0. Businesses trading energy or other commodity derivatives must understand their specific reporting role, verify that correct information reaches the appropriate reporting party, and ensure their systems properly handle the new technical framework. Cyprus investment firms, energy traders and groups using commodity derivatives
Cyprus Finance
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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Goodbye IBAN, Hello Simplicity: The Future Of Instant Payments In Cyprus
Cyprus is set to revolutionize money transfers through a new instant payments initiative that will allow customers to send funds using only mobile phone numbers, eliminating the need for IBAN details in everyday transactions. The system, a collaboration between JCC payment, the Association of Cyprus banks, and Greek company Interbank Systems (DIAS), aims to launch in 2027 but faces important questions around transaction limits, security measures, and fraud prevention.
Cyprus Finance
Frangos Law
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Landmark Cyprus Court Of Appeal Judgment: When Provident Fund Administrators Are Personally Liable For Investment Policy And The Management Of Members’ Money
The case concerned the provident fund for employees of Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd and its subsidiaries. Harutune L. Arakelian retired on 31 December 2008 after 42 years of service and claimed compensation for losses arising from the Fund’s management. Following his death, Andriani Arakelian continued the proceedings as administratrix of his estate.
Cyprus Finance
Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)
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Start Your Own Brokerage Company: A Complete Guide To Licensing, Company Formation, Banking And Payment Solutions
Starting a brokerage company involves more than just technology and marketing—it requires careful planning across licensing, corporate structure, banking relationships, payment solutions, and compliance frameworks. This comprehensive guide walks through the essential steps founders must take to build a legally sound, operationally ready brokerage business that can secure banking partnerships and support long-term growth.
Cyprus Finance
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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC
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The Digital Euro: A New Chapter For European Finance
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has approved a legislative proposal for the digital euro, a new electronic form of money issued by the European Central Bank. This comprehensive package addresses the establishment of the digital euro, its distribution by payment service providers, and the continued legal tender status of physical cash, with a pilot programme scheduled for 2027.
Global Finance
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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC
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Purchasing Property Without A Separate Title Deed In Cyprus: Key Risks And Safeguards For Buyers
The purchase of newly constructed or off-plan properties without a separate title deed has long been a common feature of the Cyprus real estate market. Although this practice is widely adopted in property transactions, it understandably creates a degree of uncertainty for buyers, as the completion of the transaction and the full vesting of their ownership rights are contingent upon the issuance and transfer of a separate title deed into their name.
Cyprus Real Estate
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Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants
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Jenec: The Limits Of Automatic De-Risking In EU Banking Law
On 11 June 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “Court”) delivered its judgment in Case C-81/24, Jenec. The case concerned the relationship between the right of access to a payment account with basic features under Directive 2014/92/EU (the “Payment Accounts Directive”) and the AML/CFT obligations imposed on financial institutions under Directive (EU) 2015/849 (the “AML Directive”).
Cyprus Finance
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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
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Anjouan Brokerage Licence
The Anjouan Brokerage Licence has emerged as a strategic licensing solution for forex brokers and financial services businesses seeking an international regulatory framework in 2026. This comprehensive guide examines the licence's operational scope, regulatory requirements, and how combining it with Cyprus payment infrastructure can support businesses targeting clients across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and other international markets.
Cyprus Finance
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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC
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