Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm has unrivalled experience in assisting its clients, including domestic, EU- and non-EU credit and financial institutions, investment firms, corporations and high net worth individuals, to navigate the increasingly complex Cyprus, EU and non-EU legal and regulatory framework governing the financial services sector. Our Law Firm provides the below services:
A. Authorisation Advisory Services:
- Advise on the optimal structure to satisfy regulator’s requirements and apply for a license for EU and non-EU based Investment Firms
- Advise on the current regulatory framework, the procedures required and the market practices in each case based on our experience on the unique way each market participant operates
- Provide consultancy concerning the post license requirements, ensuring compliance with the regulatory needs and establishing for your company and organization a relationship of trust with the Regulators
- Provide advisory services concerning the regulatory and financial aspect for acquisition / merger of investment firms
- Provide advice as to how to expand the license, applying for a branch or a representative office, applying for a tied agent or for new licenses in EU and non EU countries such as UK, Malta, Cyprus, Lithuania Russia, Greece, South Africa, Australia, Ireland, Gibraltar, Belize, BVI, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Labuan, Singapore, Luxemburg, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, St. Vincent, Kenya, Dubai etc.
B. Compliance Support and Advisory Services:
- Compliance Support and Advisory Services to international regulated entities (Investment Firms) that aim for tailored compliance support services and professional advice in relation to compliance matters
- Compliance Support and Advisory Services designed to help regulated firms remain compliant and meet specific regulatory requirements
- Compliance requirements inter alia are being defined by the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MIFID, MIFID II and MIFIR), Basel II and III, Capital Requirements Directive IV and Regulation (CRDIV and CRR), the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Anti Money Laundering Legislation
- Compliance Health Check on a full scope or on specific areas over the procedures followed by Regulated Entities, to assess compliance level as well as to recommend and/or assist on implementation of an action plan for the purposes of full compliance with the relevant legal framework. This is an exercise that is highly recommended by Regulations and add value to the compliance orientation of every regulated company
- Advice on compliance procedures and communication that enhance the relationship with regulators building and a relationship of trust and credibility.
C. Risk Management Services:
- Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and Supervisory Review (SREP) assistance
- Regulatory Risk Compliance
- Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and Directive (CRDIV)
- European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)
- Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) and Directive (MiFID II)
- Enterprise Risk Management Consulting