CySEC Tightens CFD Leverage Rules and Broadens Oversight

On 5 September 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued Regulatory Administrative Act (RAA) 270/2025, amending its National Product Intervention Measures (NPIMs) on Contracts for Difference (CFDs). The move reflects CySEC’s ongoing focus on investor...

Secure your VASP Licence Under the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in the UAE with FiveComply

The UAE is one of the first countries to establish a dedicated regulator for virtual assets, providing legal clarity, investor protection, and regulatory innovation in a rapidly evolving industry. Dubai has rapidly become a global hub for virtual assets and blockchain...

UAE SCA License by FiveComply

FiveComply is a global consultancy group with local presence in Cyprus, Dubai, Seychelles and Mauritius, specialising in international licensing, setting up corporate/group structures, and operations of Investment Firms, Crypto Asset Service Providers, E-Gaming, Payment...

Seychelles Regulatory Update: CFDs and Virtual Assets – What you need to know!

On 28th February 2025, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles released Circular No. 3 of 2025, delivering important updates for Securities Dealers offering Contracts for Differences (CFDs) with Cryptocurrencies as underlying assets. With the world of digital finance...

FSA Seychelles Circular No. 1 of 2025 Key Updates on Securities Act Amendments & Annual Fees: A Summary by FiveComply

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles has issued Circular No. 1 of 2025, to notify licensees that the Securities (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was assented on December 13, 2024, along with the following regulations enacted by the Minister of Finance on December...

Navigating Crypto Regulations in Cyprus: Key Updates for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs)

The Consolidated Directive for the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) integrates key provisions from R.A.D. 269/2021, R.A.D. 384/2021, and R.A.D. 343/2023. It establishes a robust framework to...

Understanding CySEC’s MiCAR Policy (PS-03-2024): Fees, Reporting, and How to Stay Compliant

On December 13, 2024, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) released the Policy Statement (PS-03-2024) on the fees payable and information required for entities falling under the scope of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This publication follows...