Our experts ensure compliance and strategic advice for seamless financial operations in banking, investment services and capital markets regulation, as well as the funds sector
The department offers advice on the regulatory and compliance requirements for credit institutions, investment firms, and intermediaries operating in and through Cyprus, as well as advice on the formation and licensing of Cyprus Investments Firms (CIFs).
The department has also acted as legal counsel to the issuers and to lead managers and arrangers in connection with the issue of bonds, notes and other securities by domestic and overseas banks which have been listed on recognized Stock Exchanges, including acting in numerous public listings in Cyprus and abroad.
We advise on the formation and licensing of insurance companies and branches and, subsequent to licensing, offer continuous advice on all matters affecting the operation and regulation of an Insurance business in Cyprus.
We advise banks, investment houses, pension funds, insurance funds, managers, and custodians on establishing, licensing, operation, and continuing compliance with funds in Cyprus.
The unit has drafted the law in Cyprus regulating international collective investment schemes.
