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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Strong Supervision with a Wave of Audits and €2.3 Million in Fines

Published January 22, 2026, 05:19
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Strong Supervision with a Wave of Audits and €2.3 Million in Fines

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) conducted approximately 600 on-site and remote audits in 2023, imposing administrative sanctions totaling €2.3 million. Total fines over the past three years reached €7.3 million, and corrective measures were requested in more than 170 cases. The audits covered a wide range of companies, including investment firms, managers, collective investment organizations, and market infrastructure. Supervision focused on professional conduct, sustainability risks, data quality, capital adequacy, and compliance with the regulatory frameworks MiFID II, DORA, and MiCA. CySEC also intensified the fight against money laundering, conducting 43 thematic audits and closely monitoring compliance with EU restrictive measures, especially regarding Russia. Cases were referred to the Attorney General, the MOKAS, and the Police. The capital market continued to grow, with the approval of 47 new licenses and the assets under management of collective investment organizations reaching €11.4 billion. CySEC proceeded with digital transformation, investing in new information systems and data analysis tools, while also strengthening financial literacy campaigns and warning investors about unlicensed entities and fraud.