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Andreas Andreou Vice Chairman Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission 1 Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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Comprehensive & modern legislation Enhance protection Upgrade Cypriot professional services sector Promote Cyprus reputation Solid framework of operation 2 Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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Reporting requirements Professionalism, skill, integrity Protection of confidential information Prevention of Money Laundering 3 Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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Administration of Trusts Nominee shareholding Custody Registered office Secretarial Services Asset protection Directorships Trusts Management Administration of bank accounts Etc… 4 Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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5 Advocates Auditors Entities controlled/majority interest of locally registered advocates, banks, CIFs or cooperative credit societies Directors in listed or family owned companies Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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6 License and registration regime CySEC Supervision Lawyers - Cyprus Bar Association Accountants - Institute of Certified Public Accountants Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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7 Expertise, academic & professional qualifications Approval of future appointments Internal or external legal advisor Compliance officer Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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8 Relevant questionnaires & confirmation Full, correct and true information Clean criminal record & non-bankruptcy Memorandum, Articles of Association, certificates by the Registrar of Companies Application fee Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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9 An active entity or individual will be considered licensed Current providers New providers Inspections Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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10 CySEC Registry Additional services Notification of changes Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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11 Breach of the Law or AML License obtained under false pretenses Clients interests are not served Removal of licensee from registry Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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12 Third parties Licensees responsibility CySEC supervision must remain unrestricted Records & accounts Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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13 Audited financial statements Compliance with the Law, Directives and AML Correct, full and precise information CySEC public & updated registry Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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14 Breach of sections 5 or 24 of the Law Prison sentence or fine or both Administrative sanctions Compensation Imposed on Licensee Directors and Management Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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15 Thank you! Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Copyrights Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, October 2012
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