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...
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...
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...
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...
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...