Revision of the maximum permissible interest rate under article 314A of the Criminal Code
In 2011 the Criminal Code was amended by the addition of a new article 314A, which makes it a criminal offence, punishable by up to 5 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to EUR30,000 or both, for lenders to charge interest at excessive rates. The maximum permissible rate of interest, known as the reference rate, […]
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission guidance on reporting by “Systemic Internalisers”
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“CySEC”) has issued a circular (C283 dated 24 October 2018) to Cyprus Investment Firms (“CIFs”) that it regulates regarding their obligation to provide information to CySEC if they fall within the definition of “systemic internaliser” (“SI”) set out in article 2(1) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated […]
