The Seychelles Code of Corporate Governance is now in force and should be a priority area of focus for all affected FSA-regulated entities. Issued by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, the Code provides a formal governance framework intended to strengthen board...
Mauritius Investment Dealer Licence Requirements: Capital, Structure & FSC Framework Mauritius has established itself as a credible and well-regulated international financial centre, supported by a clear legal framework, a recognised regulator, a strong corporate and...
Seychelles has become a leading jurisdiction for investment firms seeking a Securities Dealer Licence due to its efficient regulatory framework, reasonable operational costs, and evolving tax environment. However, recent regulatory developments and international standards have...
The introduction of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) marks a fundamental transformation in the regulatory treatment of crypto-assets within the European Union. While crypto activities were previously subject to fragmented national frameworks, MiCA...
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) marks a significant evolution in the European Union’s regulatory approach to ICT risk within the financial sector. While financial institutions have long been subject to requirements relating to operational risk, outsourcing, and...
The Seychelles Securities Dealer License continues to serve as a widely used regulatory framework for international brokerage firms offering online trading, forex, and CFD services. Regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles, the regime has recently...
For more than a decade, Cyprus has served as one of Europe’s primary entry points for investment firms seeking access to the European market. While the regulatory landscape has evolved significantly, authorisation by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)...