The discussion surrounding compliance in Cyprus is entering a new phase, where institutional effectiveness, the quality of supervision, and genuine market confidence are being tested simultaneously.
Developments in the AML framework, the strengthening of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the stricter regulatory approach toward sectors such as crypto and gaming, and the need for more consistent implementation of regulations are shaping an environment that requires not only enhanced controls, but also a deeper understanding of risk.
Within this context, the panel discussion titled “Cyprus 3.0: Reinvention, Reform & the Price of Trust” will be presented at the 12th International Compliance Forum. The discussion will explore how Cyprus is redefining its compliance and supervisory framework during a period of increasing regulatory demands, where trust has become a critical component of the financial ecosystem.
Key topics of the panel will include the practical effectiveness of AML reforms, the assessment of the FIU’s performance, and the evolving supervisory landscape across dynamic and rapidly developing sectors such as crypto, gaming, banking, and payments. The discussion will also examine the relationship between regulatory enforcement and market perception, questioning whether supervision is becoming genuinely more effective or simply more visible from a communications perspective.
Particular emphasis will be placed on whether the compliance framework is successfully strengthening confidence in the Cypriot market, or whether perception gaps still remain between institutions, businesses, and the public. The panel will further address which sectors have adapted most effectively to the new regulatory requirements and what a more “mature” supervisory approach means in practice.
The panel features:
- Maria Kyrmizi-Antoniou, Senior Counsel of the Republic and Head of the Cyprus Financial Intelligence Unit (MOKAS)
- Niki Charilaou, Manager, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department, Bank of Cyprus
- Maria Aristeidou Demetriou, Chief Compliance Officer, Eurobank Limited
- Ioannis Georgoulas, Chairman, ACEMPI
- Andrea Mounti Savvidou, Chairperson, Cyprus Compliance Association
Key Developments Shaping the Industry
The 12th International Compliance Forum, presented by ECOMMBX, will take place on 20 May at the Parklane Resort and Spa in Limassol, bringing together leading voices to discuss the most significant developments shaping the future of compliance, governance, and risk management.
The conference programme will cover critical topics including the creation of the unified regulatory framework by AMLA, emerging AML trends, cross-border sanctions enforcement, the supervision of crypto assets under MiCA, and the role of behaviour and corporate culture in either fostering or preventing misconduct.
Additional discussions will focus on the convergence of AML, conduct, and ESG frameworks, sanctions and supply chain management, Cyprus’ ongoing reforms, and the broader need to restore trust in the market.
Who Should Attend
The conference is aimed at Compliance, Risk, Audit, Ethics, and Privacy Officers, Board Members, senior executives, and professionals from the banking, financial services, technology, legal, and audit sectors, as well as representatives of regulatory authorities and organisations active in the field of regulatory compliance.
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Information
Diamond Sponsor: ECOMMBX
Platinum Sponsor: Freedom Holding Corp.
Gold Sponsors: Treppides, XM
Silver Sponsors: Complyport, KPMG, Moebius, Zygos
Supporters: ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, ACCA, ACEMPI, CCA, ICAEW, The Marshall Islands Registry
With the support of:ACB, ACFE, Cyprus Bar Association, CIF, CFA Society, CYFA, Institute of Internal Auditors
Communication Sponsors:CBN News, GOLD, IN Business
For further information and registrations, please contact IMH:
Telephone: 77777741, Fax: 22679820
