Our Customers
Compliance Advisory Model
Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations is crucial for financial institutions and entities regulated by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA).
By partnering with compliance experts, companies can reduce costs, enhance value, and manage risk effectively, ensuring alignment with overall organizational strategies. AML compliance is not only a legal requirement but also a vital component in maintaining the integrity and security of the financial system in Cyprus and in any country. Furthermore, regulated entities play a pivotal role in preventing illicit financial activities and protecting both themselves and their clients.
Compliance services play a crucial role in helping businesses navigate the intricate landscape of rules and regulations. Organizations may require assistance in conforming to industry-specific laws, legal requirements and evolving standards. As companies face challenges like rapid globalization and heightened demands for transparency, compliance services step in to guide them.
Who is your Regulator?
CBC
Central Bank of Cyprus
CySEC
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
ICPAC
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
CBA
Cyprus Bar Association
Are you an Obliged Entity?
These entities act as gatekeepers, helping prevent illicit financial activities and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system and economy.
Financial Institutions
Banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and investment firms
Real Estate Agencies
Involved in property transactions
Asset Management Services
Handling investment portfolios
Casinos
Monitoring large cash transactions
Merchants
Especially those dealing with high-value goods or services
Sustainability Solutions
Are you obliged to have an ESG Report? When are you obliged to report under ESG reporting?
What is the 7 Step ESG Reporting Process?
What is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
Starting from 2024, almost 50,000 companies are subject to mandatory sustainability reporting, including non-EU companies which have subsidiaries operating within the EU or are listed on EU regulated markets.
For 2024
Companies subject to NFRD
For 2025
Large companies not subject to NFRD
For 2026
Listed SMEs
For 2028
Companies listed in
EU regulated markets,
companies with subsidiaries
in the EU & companies
outside of the EU with > 150 mln Euro
turnover at the group level
The NFRD (Non Financial Reporting Directive) applies to large listed companies, banks, or insurance companies that meet certain criteria, such as having:
- a balance sheet total in excess of €20 million,
- a turnover in excess of €40 million, or
- an average number of employees in excess of 500 during the fiscal year.
