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December 8, 2025

How AIFMD II Will Reshape Fund Structuring in the EU by 2030

Directive (EU) 2024/927, widely known as AIFMD II, is set to redefine the European alternative investment landscape. Building on AIFMD I (2011), it introduces fundamental changes with implementation deadlines in 2026, 2027, and a mandated review...
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November 12, 2025

New Warning: Six Red Flags the EBA is Targeting in Europe’s Crypto Sector

The European Banking Authority (hereinafter referred to as “EBA”), has recently issued a landmark Supervisory Report exposing how some crypto-asset service providers have exploited regulatory gaps to facilitate financial crime. The October 2025 report identifies...
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October 22, 2025

Navigating the Shift: Circular C724 and the New Era of Sanctions Enforcement in Cyprus

On the 1st of August 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as “CySEC”), via the Circular C724, brought to the attention of and introduced to the Compliance and Legal Departments of...
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April 9, 2025

Circular C700: Digital Operational Resilience Act – Reporting Obligations

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the “CySEC”) has issued Circular C700 on the 8th of April 2025, regarding the Digital Operational Resilience Act – Reporting Obligations (the “Circular”). The Circular focuses on the two...
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November 26, 2024

Verifying the Legitimacy of Investment Firms: Insights from CySEC’s Latest Warnings

Warnings issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) raise concerns about unlicensed and potentially fraudulent entities operating in the financial market. In its latest announcement, CySEC highlighted a list of websites and platforms...
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November 22, 2024

ESG Risks and Opportunities for Fund Managers

Author: Maria Konstantinou, from AMF Global Ltd   How ESG is Shaping the Future of Alternative Investment Funds Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly crucial in shaping investment strategies. Investors are progressively prioritizing...
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