CySEC Mandates Annual Regulatory Fee Calculations For Investment Firms

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 19, 2026

Regulatory Directive Overview

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a formal directive requiring all Cyprus Investment Firms to calculate and submit their annual regulatory fees for the previous year. In a significant move to enhance financial transparency and operational compliance, the updated form now incorporates the fee structures for 2025 and is available on the CySEC website.

Updated Submission Requirements

Firms must accurately complete the revised calculation form, specifically filling in the grey cells found in fields 1.5 through 1.7 as per the provided technical instructions. The directive mandates that each firm includes an extract from their audited financial statements clearly disclosing the total turnover for the 2025 financial year, thereby ensuring an exact fee calculation based on verified financial performance.

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Compliance and Deadline

To meet the new regulatory requirements, firms are required to submit the completed and duly signed document through the official online portal available at CySEC Online Portal. The final submission must be completed within four months of the financial year’s end, setting a firm deadline of April 30, 2026. Additionally, the required fee payment must accompany the digital filing of the paperwork.

Support and Further Guidance

Firms in need of further clarification or technical support are advised to contact the accounts department via the dedicated email address provided in the directive. This step ensures that any procedural queries are addressed promptly, supporting the seamless transition to the new fee calculation process.

This structured approach underlines CySEC’s commitment to robust regulatory practices and provides a clear roadmap for investment firms striving for compliance in an evolving financial landscape.

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Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 20, 2026

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

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Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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