• EU Presidency Role: Active participation in European legislative initiatives, including the Market Infrastructure Package and Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), ahead of Cyprus’ EU Presidency in 2026. CySEC will also host the ESMA Management Board and Board of Supervisors meetings in April 2026.
• Supervisory Actions: Conducted 600 inspections, imposed EUR 2.3 million in fines, and addressed compliance issues in over 170 cases. Efforts targeted professional conduct, sustainability risks, and anti-money laundering (AML) measures. Even more, CySEC actively participates in the preparation of the new European AML Authority (AMLA) and in implementing the new national sanctions framework through the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU).
• Development and Digital Transformation:47 new licenses were granted in 2025. Assets under management in collective investment schemes rose to EUR 11.4 billion, with a substantial share directed to the Cypriot economy. Investments in IT systems, AI, and cybersecurity, alongside plans to enhance human resources are being prepared in 2026.
• Investor Protection: Issued warnings against unauthorised entities and promoted financial literacy through educational campaigns to encourage safe participation in the digital financial landscape.

The press release can be found here