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)...
Seychelles has established a formal regulatory regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) through the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2024. Under this framework, any entity operating a crypto exchange, crypto brokerage, digital asset wallet, custody platform, or...
Over the past few years, the United Arab Emirates has steadily transformed into one of the most attractive regulatory destinations for financial services firms seeking international expansion. What was once viewed primarily as a regional financial centre has evolved into a...
Analysis of the Financial Services Authority’s 2024 Annual Report: Key Regulatory Developments and Sector Insights in Seychelles 1. Introduction The Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) in Seychelles has published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by regulatory...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly emerged as a key global financial hub, attracting investors and financial firms from around the world. As the market continues to grow, the need for clear regulatory frameworks becomes increasingly important to ensure transparency,...
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...
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...