European Union: Finance and Banking

Ο περί Μεταβιβάσεως και Υποθηκεύσεως Ακινήτων (Τροποποιητικός) Νόμος του 2026 (Ν. 76(Ι)/2026)...

Recent amendments to Cyprus's Transfer and Mortgage of Immovable Property Law have introduced significant changes to the auction procedure for mortgaged properties. These legislative updates extend debtor rights by allowing more time to challenge mortgage debt and establishing mandatory minimum reserve prices for all property auctions. The reforms aim to strengthen protections for debtors facing foreclosure proceedings.

When lending to an Irish company under English or US law, specific filing and registration requirements apply to security documents.

The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) introduces a more structured framework for risk assessment while maintaining the Risk-Based Approach at its core. Enhanced Due Diligence requirements now extend to high-net-worth individuals and residence-by-investment schemes, while Simplified Due Diligence faces stricter conditions. The regulation provides EU-wide clarity on politically exposed persons (PEPs) and establishes harmonised risk factors across member states.

The Central Bank of Ireland has published draft guidance proposing enhanced weekly liquid asset requirements for money market funds, aligning with European Commission recommendations to strengthen market resilience during liquidity stress events.

The Central Bank of Ireland has published two significant reports detailing the evolution of its gatekeeping framework for financial services firms and individuals.

The European Single Access Point (ESAP) Regulation introduces new procedural obligations for issuers of securities in Ireland, requiring parallel submission of prospectus, transparency, and market abuse information...

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Comprehensive Overview of the Key Economic Trends and Developments Reported Across Cyprus This Week

CRD VI introduces new EU-wide branch requirements for non-EU lenders providing banking services to European borrowers, with a critical July 2026 deadline approaching.

Recent developments in the aviation financing market are driving a noticeable shift in how transactions are being structured.

In its first quarter 2026 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100...