INVESTMENT LAW MATTERS

CYPRUS FUNDS

Cyprus administers all internationally recognized legal forms of both Alternative Investment Funds and Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities funds.

 

With a comprehensive regulatory framework, fully harmonized with European laws, Cyprus offers substantially lower operating costs than comparable EU fund centers and a favorable tax environment.

Advising investment firms that carry on regulated activities in Cyprus and individuals that perform controlled functions for those firms under regulation of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

Cyprus became one of the most cost-effective and advantageous jurisdictions for the establishment of investment funds, offering great opportunities for fund managers to structure and grow their business in Europe and beyond. This has increased the demand for the registration of said funds in Cyprus, making the jurisdiction one of the stronger hubs for Funds in the region.

We work closely with Cyprus Investment Firms and their executive individuals in:

  • Scoping the extent that the relevant legislation and regulations apply to any activities and promotional activity that they may want to carry on in Cyprus.
  • Establishing new investment products and services that comply with any applicable CySEC regulations.
  • Applying for the appropriate CySEC authorisations and approvals in relation to any regulated activities carried on in or from Cyprus.
  • Providing ongoing regulatory advice.
  • Handling any CySEC supervision and enforcement inquiries and investigations that may affect them
  • Any related civil proceedings to regulatory actions

Our services also cover:

  • Handling licence applications with CySEC
  • Establishing compliance procedures and documentation.
  • Supplementing internal compliance officers.
  • Developing KYC, training, reporting and other procedures/ documentation to address the new risks posed by the significant increase in the scope of money laundering offences introduced by the 4th Money Laundering Directive and CySEC’s Guidelines.
  • Strategic compliance covering areas such as project management of the launch of more innovative financial products and structures or new financial products.