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Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening And Approval Requirement Coming To Cyprus

The Council of Ministers will be finally introducing the much talked about Foreign Direct Investments ("FDI") Bill to Parliament for approval, aiming to screen foreign investments that may pose risks to national security...

Cyprus Government

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

The New Framework For Cyprus Direct Foreign Investment

Cyprus is getting one step closer to the establishment of a national mechanism for the screening of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

New AML Directive From The Central Bank Of Cyprus

On 2 May 2025, the Central Bank of Cyprus published a revised directive on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, set to take effect on 2 June 2025.

Cyprus Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

From Transparency To Influence: Lobbying In Cyprus Under Law 20(I)/2022

For years, the word "lobbying" in Cyprus, as in many parts of the world, has carried a cloud of suspicion.

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Navigating The New EU AML Regulation: Key Changes And Implications For Compliance

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Global Terrorism Index 2025 – Key Global Trends And Patterns In Terrorism

Worldwide Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Hosting Service Providers & Their Duties Regarding The Spread Of Terrorist Content Online

European Union Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

EU Council Adopts Package Of New Anti-Money Laundering Rules

European Union Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Understanding The EU's AML Framework Impact On Beneficial Ownership Registers

European Union Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Securities And Stock Exchange Commission

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Regulatory Insights - July 2024

Cyprus Government

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KPMG in Cyprus

The EU's Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering Framework: An In-Depth Analysis

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Provisional Agreement On The Establishment Of A European Anti-Money Laundering Authority

European Union Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Beginning Of A New Year – Important Regular Tasks Of The Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Cyprus Government

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Cyprus Licensing For Insurance Brokers / Agents License; EU Passporting Made Easy (Video)

Cyprus Insurance

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Inspection Committees: Key Challenges And Opportunities In Cyprus Insolvency Legislation

Cyprus Insolvency

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Future Of Work By 2030: Skills, Automation, Job Creation & Workforce Strategy

Cyprus Technology

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Eurofast

International Arbitration Laws And Regulations Cyprus 2024-2025

Cyprus Litigation

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Patrikios Legal

Get A Surprisingly Low 2.5 Percent Tax Rate For Your Cyprus Company (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Provisional Agreement On European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

AMLA will wield both direct and indirect supervisory powers over high-risk obliged entities within the financial sector.

European Union Government

Symeon Pogosian LLC

CyTBOR – A New Reality?

CyTBOR will provide easy and immediate access to updated information and data regarding the Beneficial Owners of Express Trusts and Similar Legal Arrangements.

Cyprus Government

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P. N. Kourtellos & Associates

Schengen Information System: The Upcoming Accession Of Cyprus

As it was announced recently, Cyprus will join officially the Schengen Information System on 25 July 2023.

European Union Government

Symeon Pogosian LLC

Financial Services And Regulatory Updates July 2023

We researched and summarised for you, all recent regulatory updates from Cyprus and Europe, which are applicable for Regulated Companies operating in the Region.

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RSM Cyprus

The Battlelines Over The Ultimate Beneficial Owner's Identity

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Public Access To The Ultimate Beneficial Ownership ("UBO") Register Is Held Invalid

Cyprus Government

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Keane Vgenopoulou & Associates LLC

With Europol's Stronger Mandate, A Stronger Oversight Is Coming

European Union Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

CySEC Launches "CyTBOR" Platform

Cyprus Commercial

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Cyprus Advances AML & CTF Compliance Level

Cyprus Government

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

The Concept Of Control In DeFi Arrangements

Cyprus Technology

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Implementation Of The UBO Register In Cyprus – An Interim Solution

Cyprus Commercial

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Registers Implementation In Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Keane Vgenopoulou & Associates LLC

European Banking Authority Publishes Final Revised Guidelines On Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing Risk Factors

European Union Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Launches UBO Register

Cyprus Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Implementation Of The UBO Register In Cyprus – An Interim Solution

Further to our announcement dated on 4th of February 2021, the House of Representatives voted for The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amending) Law of 2021.

Cyprus Commercial

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Registers Implementation In Cyprus

As part in a chain of reforms proposed by the European Commission, in 2015 the European Union (the "EU") adopted a modernised regulatory framework encompassing the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive 2015/849.

Cyprus Government

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Keane Vgenopoulou & Associates LLC

European Banking Authority Publishes Final Revised Guidelines On Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing Risk Factors

On 1 March, the European Banking Authority (the ‘EBA') published its final revised Guidelines on Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) risk factors.

European Union Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Launches UBO Register

Cyprus has elevated its ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) reporting status by implementing all of the mechanisms for the creation, operation and maintenance of a UBO register.

Cyprus Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Banking Sector: Anti-Money Laundering And Combatting Terrorist Financing

Cyprus Government

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Shipping At The Spotlight Of Terrorism

Japan's trade ministry reported, that the two oil tankers carried "Japan-related" cargo.

Cyprus Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

The Enforcement Of AML Directives Positively Affects Cyprus Reputation

The liberalization of markets, the economic penetration in other jurisdictions, the transnational agreements that allow freedom of movement between the member states, the immediate transfer of capital ...

Cyprus Government

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Chambersfield Economides Kranos

US Assistant Secretary For Terrorist Financing Visits Cyprus

The US Department of Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Marshall Billingslea, visited Cyprus 18 & 19 April "to ensure that Cyprus has a strong and healthy financial sector"

Cyprus Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

National Risk Assessment Of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks

The Ministry of Finance has announced the outcome of the first National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk.

Cyprus Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Amendment Of The Directive To Credit Institutions For The Prevention Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing

Cyprus Government

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Euroglobal SEE Audit

National Risk Assessment Of Measures To Combat Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing

Cyprus Wealth Mgt

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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