What is behind the EU regulations?

Description

Course Overview

This programme provides a comprehensive and forward-looking exploration of the evolving regulatory environment for investment firms. Grounded in the framework of the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) and Cyprus Law 165(I)/2021, the seminar offers detailed coverage of prudential requirements, governance standards, and risk management obligations that investment firms must meet to remain compliant and resilient.

The seminar focuses on the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process, risk management framework and regulatory developments for investment firms in Cyprus. In addition, the course will cover the broader prudential risk-management framework applicable to investment firms, including the identification, assessment and monitoring of all material risks, ongoing compliance with capital and liquidity requirements, and the operation of the firm’s overall risk-control environment. Key elements such as capital and liquidity planning, stress testing, concentration-risk management, firm-specific K-factor assessments and wind-down strategies will be explained in detail. Participants will also learn how to design effective risk-management policies and controls, perform continuous risk monitoring, and integrate recovery and contingency arrangements into the firm’s governance processes. The course will further address the preparation and submission of required regulatory reports and disclosures, along with expectations for supervisory engagement, documentation standards, and ongoing review cycles.

Importantly, the course will also:

The seminar is designed not only to support regulatory compliance, but also to help participants build a sustainable risk and governance framework tailored to their firm’s activities, size, and complexity — equipping them to respond effectively to both current and emerging regulatory expectations.