Cyprus as a Fintech Hub for Payment Firms
What continues to draw payment and e-money businesses to build their EU operations from Cyprus.
Common Pitfalls in Cyprus PSP Licence Applications
Recurring issues that slow down or derail payment institution and EMI applications, and how to avoid them.
Small Payment Institution Registration: Is It Right for You?
Exploring the lighter-touch registration route available to smaller payment services businesses in Cyprus.
Governance and the Role of the Compliance Officer
Why strong governance and a properly resourced compliance function are central to running a licensed PSP.
Passporting a Cyprus PSP Licence Across the EU
How payment institutions authorised in Cyprus can expand their services throughout the European Union.
AML/CFT Compliance for Payment Service Providers
Core anti-money laundering obligations for licensed payment institutions and EMIs in Cyprus.
Outsourcing and Agent Arrangements for PSPs
What Cyprus payment institutions need to know before outsourcing functions or appointing agents.
What PSD3 and the New PSR Will Change
An overview of the forthcoming Payment Services Directive 3 and Payment Services Regulation, and how they will reshape the framework PSPs operate under.
Open Banking: PISP and AISP Registration in Cyprus
How third-party providers can register to offer payment initiation and account information services.
Strong Customer Authentication Compliance Essentials
What PSPs need to know about SCA requirements under PSD2.
Safeguarding Client Funds: PSP Obligations
How payment institutions must protect customer funds under PSD2 safeguarding rules.
Initial Capital and Own Funds Requirements for Cyprus PSPs
What payment institutions and EMIs need to know about minimum capital under PSD2.
