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Biography

Angelos Lanitis
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Angelos Lanitis

Associate | Funds & Regulatory | Cyprus
+357 96 504487 angelos.lanitis@harneys.com
Biography

Angelos is a member of our Tax and Regulatory practice group within our Cyprus office. He regularly advises clients on complex matters regarding financial services, collective investment and investment management, crypto-asset services, and other regulatory law issues. Angelos specialises in the implementation of all key EU Single Market Directives in Cyprus and, in particular, the licensing and supervision of credit and financial institutions, investment firms, AIFs and AIFMs, UCITS, and, most recently, CASPs. His expertise also includes advising on corporate, commercial, employment and competition law matters, including notifications ...

Angelos is a member of our Tax and Regulatory practice group within our Cyprus office. He regularly advises clients on complex matters regarding financial services, collective investment and investment management, crypto-asset services, and other regulatory law issues.

Angelos specialises in the implementation of all key EU Single Market Directives in Cyprus and, in particular, the licensing and supervision of credit and financial institutions, investment firms, AIFs and AIFMs, UCITS, and, most recently, CASPs.

His expertise also includes advising on corporate, commercial, employment and competition law matters, including notifications of concentration, with a Cypriot or EU dimension, to the competent authorities.

Angelos is also a regular contributor to our Regulatory Blog and is fluent in Greek and English.

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Authored by Angelos

Regulatory Blog
CySEC launches preliminary application phase for Crypto-Asset Service Providers under MiCA
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EBA final guidelines for crisis management and token redemption under MiCAR: Protecting ART and EMT holders
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Russia removes NSD from the custody chain for shares owned by investors in “unfriendly” jurisdictions
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EBA issues final guidelines on internal controls for compliance with sanctions
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Listing Act has now been published in the EU Official Journal
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EU condemns Russia’s intensifying hybrid threats
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New EU sanctions framework targets those responsible for Russia’s destabilising activities against the EU and Member States
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ESMA explores alternative identification options for financial reporting with new survey
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ESMA’s opinion on broker models: Harmonising Crypto-Asset Regulation
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Guidance on fractional exposure in shares: Key takeaways from CySEC circular
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CySEC updates on transitional measures for crypto-asset providers and local CASP regime
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EU Sanctions update: Key information for affected individuals and entities under Russia sanctions
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European Court confirms validity of legal services ban on Russian entities
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G7 issues joint guidance to help industry prevent sanctions evasion by Russia
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General Court upholds EU sanctions against NKO AO National Settlement Depository
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European Commission updates FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus
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New amendments to Cyprus Money Laundering Prevention Directive 2024
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Progress and challenges in implementing FATF standards on Virtual Assets
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MiCA July updates: New guidelines, increased transparency and supervision priorities
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CySEC launches Regulatory Sandbox for FinTech and RegTech innovations
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EBA issues Travel Rule Guidelines for crypto asset and fund transfers
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CySEC announces new requirement for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
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EIF and NATO Innovation Fund partner to boost private investment in Europe's defence and security sectors
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Compliance alert: G7+ oil price cap risks
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CySEC mandatory survey for regulated entities active in crypto-assets
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CySEC seeks market input on MiCA fees and reporting requirements
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New EBA regulations strengthen governance, conflict management and remuneration policies for crypto assets
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EU's 14th sanctions package against Russia: Key measures
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New Compliance Association established in Cyprus
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EU Council approves establishment of centralised Anti-Money Laundering Authority and related rulebook
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ESMA publishes final report on crypto-asset service providers’ conflict of interest rules
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Case review: Annulment of Aven and Fridman designations by the CJEU
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European Council approves unprecedented legal measures to redirect extraordinary revenues from immobilised Russian assets to support Ukraine
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CySEC's electronic submission requirement for Risk Based Supervision Framework
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EBA publishes final set draft technical standards for asset-referenced tokens under MiCAR
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The EU Directive criminalising the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions is published in the Official Journal of the EU
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ESMA Report: Understanding crypto asset markets and implications for EU regulation
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Cyprus regulators publicise Article 5r reporting guidance issued under EU Council Regulation 833/2014
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ESMA's response to the revised ELTIF Regulation: Proposed amendments and balancing investor interests
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Streamlining licensing for Cyprus Investment Firms – MiFID II and MiCA
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New guidance on Article 5r reporting requirements for outgoing transfers related to Russian-owned entities; Template reporting forms released
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European Council gives final approval on a new directive to criminalise the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions
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CySEC clarifies its position on the “authorisation date” for licensed entities
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MiFID II investment firm licences and MiCA: Two for one
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AIFMD II published in the Official Journal of the European Union
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ESMA releases third consultation package on MiCA
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Cyprus: Compliance deadline for the Beneficial Ownership Register is approaching
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Introducing the Harneys MiCA Assessment Tool: A guide to navigate EU crypto regulations
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Cyprus-UK collaboration in relation to the Sanctions Implementation Unit in Cyprus and the improvement of the Cyprus Legal Framework on sanctions
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European Commission updates its FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus
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EU adopts its 13th package of sanctions against Russia
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EU Council regulates handling of immobilised Russian assets
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The European Parliament has adopted the AIFMD 2.0 text
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EU Council and Parliament forge comprehensive anti-money laundering deal to strengthen financial defences
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ESMA consults on essential MiCA draft guidelines: Reverse solicitation and financial instruments
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EU implements sanctions framework against financiers of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad
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EU enhances sanctions reporting obligation on payment transfers by EU entities with ties to Russia
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CySEC Circular: EBA public consultation on Travel Rule Guidelines for AML/CFT in crypto-asset transfers
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EU Commission welcomes agreement on EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority
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CySEC enhances concept of “good repute” under its CASP regime
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EU guidance on firewalls to safeguard entities amidst Russia asset freezing measures
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EU strengthens sanctions against Russia through its 12th package of measures
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Cyprus and Cayman Islands among the 48 countries to implement the crypto-asset reporting framework
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Cyprus finalises implementation of its UBO register for companies
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European Banking Authority releases MiCA-related consultation papers
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MiCA Regulation: ESMA’s consultation packages and implementation milestones
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European data protection authorities issue joint opinion on digital euro regulation
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CySEC issues circular relating to EBA guidelines on outsourcing
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EU prepares for the Digital Operational Resilience Act strengthening financial cybersecurity
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EU Council adopts DAC8: Another directive to strengthen the exchange of information in the field of taxation
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Cyprus updates its 2023 lists of CRS reportable and participating jurisdictions
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Sanctions Circumvention Guidance for European Operators
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Top ten tips for navigating financial services licensing
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CySEC's Circular on forced transfers of Russian securities
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EU reaches provisional deal to strengthen banks dealing with crypto assets
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EU-UK Memorandum of Understanding on financial services regulatory cooperation: Opening a new chapter
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EU Council finalises position on law aligning penalties for sanctions violations
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ESMA warns of the risks arising from the provision of unregulated products and/or services by investment firms
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MOKAS annual report on money laundering activities in Cyprus
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EU’s 11th Package of Sanctions against Russia: Expanded measures and countermeasures
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Cyprus is in the process of establishing an independent authority for monitoring EU sanctions
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ESRB’s latest report sheds light on cryptocurrencies and DeFi risks
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New era of crypto regulations: MiCA and travel rule regulations published in the Official Journal, MiCA overview guide included
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MiCA: A new dawn for crypto-asset regulation
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European Council extends cooperation initiatives on crypto-assets and wealthy individuals in taxation, relevant to MiCA and DAC8
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CySEC Circular on risk-based supervision and electronic reporting for 2022
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European Council adopts ground-breaking MiCA framework and travel rule regime
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Effective supervision is a priority for the Cyprus Bar Association
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Cyprus Bar Association official announcement following sanctions imposed by the USA and UK on Cyprus service providers
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New electronic AML/CFT monthly prevention statement process via CySEC's Transaction Reporting System
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European Parliament approves MiCA and travel rule regulations, updated texts disclosed
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EU steps forward with MiCA and travel rule regimes
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CySEC suspends redemption of UCITS and AIF units
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EU updates its FAQs on Russia sanctions
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CySEC notifies on EBA Guidelines in relation to compliance management and the responsibilities of the AML/CFT compliance officer under Article 8
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ESMA seeks input on rules for passporting for investment firms
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FSB releases a public consultation on proposed framework for international regulation of crypto-asset activities
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EU updated its FAQs on Russia sanctions
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Cyprus amends UCITS Law to streamline KID/KIID requirements
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CySEC reminds existing variable capital investment companies of 5 November deadline