Electronic Money Institutions: Licensing & Passporting Rights in Cyprus
Cyprus has established itself as a reputable European Union (EU) jurisdiction, making it an attractive location for Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs).
Listing of Green Bonds in the Emerging Companies Market (ECM) of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE)
Listing of Green Bonds on the Emerging Companies Market (ECM) of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) is drawing significant interest from companies and investors alike.
Delivering Financial Licensing Results with Simplicity
In a recent review of financial service providers across Europe, the Financial Services Review has recognised our law firm as one of the top…
The Impact of MiCA on Cross-Border Operations for Non-EU Crypto Businesses
The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology knows no borders. As crypto markets continue to expand globally, they attract a growing number of businesses offering a wide range of services.
Delisting of Securities from the Cyprus Stock Exchange
In the dynamic world of financial markets, the listing and delisting of securities on stock exchanges is a natural part of the evolving landscape.
Understanding Reverse Takeover (RTO) Under Cyprus Law
In the dynamic corporate world, businesses are constantly exploring strategic options to expand their operations and enhance market competitiveness.
MiCA and the Cyprus Crypto-Assets Legal Framework
The EU Council which represents all 27 EU member states, has unanimously approved earlier this month the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
The Importance of the SEC v Ripple Case
In late 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Ripple, a San Francisco-based company that offers a cross-border payment infrastructure, and two of its executives, with conducting an unregistered securities offering of $1.3bn by selling their cryptocurrency XRP.
EU Level Legislation on ESG and Sustainable Financing
Entered into force in late 2019, the amended Benchmark Regulation established the EU Climate Transition Benchmarks, EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks and sustainability-associated disclosures for benchmarks.
What is ESG Investing?
It is subjective and highly debatable what elements comprise environmental, social or governance factors, yet the investment community has coined the term as they generally acknowledged a broad definition of ESG Investing as non-financial dimensions of a security’s valuation, performance, and risk profile.