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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Imposes €2.3 Million in Fines in 2023

Published January 21, 2026, 11:21
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Imposes €2.3 Million in Fines in 2023

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CSEC) announced the results of its supervisory work for 2023, imposing administrative sanctions totaling €2.3 million. The inspections, which included on-site and remote visits to Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs), Managers and Collective Investment Schemes, Issuers and Market Infrastructure, focused on issues such as professional conduct, sustainability risks, data quality, capital adequacy and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, DORA and MiCA. Particular emphasis was placed on preventing money laundering and complying with EU restrictive measures, especially regarding Russia. In addition to the fines, the CSEC requested corrective measures in over 170 cases, revoked four licenses and suspended the trading of securities on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) five times. Furthermore, it referred two cases to the Police, five to the Attorney General and two to the Financial Crime Unit (MOKAS). The CSEC also intensified warnings to the investment public regarding unlicensed online entities and information campaigns to protect against electronic fraud. Despite the difficult economic environment, the number of supervised entities increased by 2.53% over the past five years, indicating that Cyprus remains an attractive investment destination. In 2023, 47 new licenses were approved, with most relating to collective investments, the provision of investment services and the provision of crypto-assets. At the end of 2023, the total number of supervised entities reached 808, with 61 applications for licensing pending. The assets under management in collective investment schemes amounted to €11.4 billion, with a significant portion of this being invested in the Cypriot economy. The CSEC will play an active role during the Cypriot Presidency of the European Union.