Updates

The International Monetary Fund ("IMF"), Financial Stability Board ("FSB") and Bank for International Settlements ("BIS") released a new publication on Elements of Effective Macroprudential Policies.

BIS is investigating the importance of the housing based collateral lending channel on firm borrowing, investment and employment, focusing on small firms in France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") wishes to inform the Cyprus Investment Firms ("CIFs") that the procedure for the submission of supporting documentation for CRD forms has changed.

The Financial Services and Markets Authority ("FSMA")  would like to  draw your attention to the Regulation with regards to the distribution of Over the Counter ("OTC") Derivatives in the territory of Belgium. 

We would like to remind you that the Temporary Tax Assessment for the tax year 2016 is approaching. We urge you to give due consideration to the matter so as to ensure that the payment of the relevant tax liability is performed in a timely manner.

The European Banking Authority ("EBA") published the results of the EU wide stress of 51 banks from 15 EU and EEA countries covering around 70% of banking assets in each jurisdiction and across the EU.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued Circular C152 in order to inform all Regulated Entities that during 2015 and 2016, several inspections were performed to assess the compliance of the Regulated Entities in relation to the Prevention and Suspension of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law of 2007-2016. 

CySEC has issued the Circular C148 which reminds issuers and persons responsible for drawing up prospectuses that the European Securities and Market Authority ("ESMA") Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures ("APM") that comes into force on 3 July 2016.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") commenced its Web Portal through which the Regulated Entities can submit digitally signed documents/forms/letters to the Commission.

The European Banking Authority ("EBA") published a report on governance arrangements and indicators in recovery plans.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") in the context of establishing effective arrangements and procedures for consultation with market participants, has circulated this Paper for consultation in relation to the selection, use and monitoring of liquidity providers/market makers. 

We would like to bring to your attention that the Temporary Tax Assessment for the tax year 2016 is approaching. We urge you to give due consideration to the matter so as to ensure that the payment of the relevant tax liability is performed in a timely manner.

The European Banking Authority ("EBA") has published its fifth annual Customer Trends Report, which provides an overview of the trends observed in 2016.

CySEC would like to inform investors and the general public that it has come to its attention that its logo and contact information continue to be used for several types of financial scam messages and/or letters.

We would like to  bring to your attention to Circular C135 issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") on 6 June 2016 regarding the Statement issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA").

K. Treppides & Co Ltd would like to warn its clients in regards to the possible exit of United Kingdom from the European Union.

The European Banking Authority ("EBA") welcomes the enhancement of the FX Global Code ("the Code") and the publication of its May 2016 update.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") issued Circular C130 regarding the monitoring of risks deriving from the possible exit of United Kingdom from the European Union.

We would like to inform you that your Global Regulation partner, K. Treppides & Co Ltd, is participating in the iFXEXPO International 2016 and we would be delighted to welcome you at our booth #9.

We are happy to announce that K. Treppides & Co Ltd and CIIM have jointly developed the Certificate in Financial Services.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") has released an updated version of Forms 144-14-06.1

The Credit Rating Regulation ("CRA") Regulation requires issuers, originators and sponsor entities to report information in respect of Structured Finance Instruments.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") issued Circular 126 regarding the transposition of Directive 2014/59/EU ("BRRD") of the European Parliament and of the Council into our national legislation.

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the "CySEC")  has issued the Circular C125, regarding the leak of documents of the company Mossack Fonseca.

The implementation date of Statutory Instrument ("S.I.") No. 10 "International Financial Services Commission, 2016 and S.I. No. 11 "International Business Companies Regulations, 2016" of Belize has been moved from the 1st of April 2016 to the 1st of July 2016.

Transparency Report 2015

Tax reforms and the introduction of a new concept of domicile are set to enhance Cyprus’ offering and attract more high-net-worth individuals and top-level professionals such as fund managers and investment analysts to relocate to Cyprus, says Kikis Treppides.

Dear Valued Associate, we would like to inform you that your Global Regulation partner, K. Treppides & Co Ltd, is participating in the iFXEXPO Asia -Hong Kong 2016 and we would be delighted to welcome you at our booth #45.

K. Treppides & Co Ltd, the largest independent consulting firm in Cyprus, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Helen Papatheocharous as a Director of the Company, with effect as of 1st of March 2016.

Announcement of Appointment for Partner.