Tackling Emerging Trends: CySEC’s Focus in 2025
As we step into the year 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is gearing up to address key priorities that will shape the financial landscape. At the forefront of CySEC’s agenda are the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implementation of the Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
The rapid evolution of AI and the growing influence of online financial promoters, known as fin-fluencers, are reshaping the financial markets. In response, CySEC is tightening compliance standards to ensure the integrity and stability of the financial sector.
CySEC is also focusing on the enforcement of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to enhance investor protection and market stability. These regulations underscore CySEC’s commitment to safeguarding investors and maintaining a resilient financial ecosystem.
“Supervisory Priorities for 2025 outline the regulatory expectations for Regulated Entities, emphasizing the need to adapt to evolving market dynamics and emerging risks, such as the widespread adoption of AI and the emergence of fin-fluencers in financial promotion,” stated CySEC Chairman, Dr. George Theocharides.
Regulated entities are expected to align with CySEC’s 2025 supervisory agenda by updating policies, strengthening governance structures, and enhancing risk management frameworks to meet the evolving regulatory landscape.
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Press Release – CySEC launches Supervisory Priorities for 2025
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Companies are urged to prepare for regulatory reviews focusing on AI utilization, financial influence activities, and compliance in fund management operations. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance remains a top priority, with firms required to ensure robust sustainability reporting and disclosure mechanisms.
Investing in technology will be vital for enhancing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) risk management and operational resilience. CySEC plans to provide guidance through circulars and technical documentation to assist firms in adhering to DORA and MiCA requirements.
Upholding Investor Protection and Market Integrity
CySEC aims to engage with stakeholders through workshops and webinars to address industry concerns and promote a culture of proactive compliance. Interim assessments will be conducted to evaluate firms’ progress in meeting the new regulatory standards.
The regulator’s strategic focus on digital resilience, robust governance practices, and market transparency underscores its commitment to fostering a secure and stable financial environment in Cyprus.
According to CySEC’s latest report, the number of supervised entities has grown by 11.8%, totaling 834, with 60 additional applications currently under review. The implementation of MiCA is expected to enhance regulatory oversight and attract crypto companies to establish a presence in Cyprus.