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CySEC Enforces Rigorous Compliance Measures Amid Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 2, 2026

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has executed a series of settlements and imposed substantial administrative fines in response to violations of securities and transparency legislation by several regulated entities.

Settlements Addressing Authorisation and Reporting Failures

CySEC reached a settlement with Zorivo Limited over a potential violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017. An investigation covering the period from February 2024 to July 2025 focused on the company’s compliance with article 5(1) of the law. The settlement, amounting to €70,000, has been fully paid by Zorivo Limited.

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In a separate agreement with Zorivo Limited, the commission addressed possible breaches of articles 34(7) and 32(3) of the CySEC Law of 2009. These infractions involved the company’s failure to provide complete and accurate information during a CySEC on-site inspection on July 31, 2025, and a subsequent information request on September 2, 2025. This settlement totaled €50,000 and has likewise been fully settled.

Fines for Delayed and Incomplete Financial Disclosures

During the same regulatory session, CySEC imposed administrative fines for non-compliance with the Transparency Requirements Law of 2007 related to half-year financial report publications for the 2024 financial year. The imposition of fines underscores the importance of timely and accurate reporting to ensure market transparency and investor protection.

KDM Shipping Public Limited was penalised with a total fine of €9,500 for repeated breaches, including delays exceeding 12 months. Toxotis Investments Public Ltd faced a cumulative fine of €9,000 under similar circumstances. In addition, A. Tsokkos Hotels Public Limited and Dome Investments Public Company Limited each received fines of €5,000 for approximately nine-month delays and historical non-compliance.

MLK Foods Public Company Ltd incurred a fine of €4,750, reflecting both delayed submission and the operational impact of the Russia–Ukraine war since February 2022. Meanwhile, Karyes Investment Public Company Ltd and Unifast Finance and Investments Public Company Limited received fines of €2,250 and €1,750, respectively, acknowledging varied reporting delays and previous compliance issues.

Reinforcing the Mandate for Transparency

Further fines were levied under article 37(2)(a) for failing to submit half-year financial reports. Specifically, KDM Shipping Public Limited was fined €2,000 after missing the report deadline for the period ending June 30, 2024, while Toxotis Investments Public Ltd and MLK Foods Public Company Ltd were fined €1,500 and €1,000, respectively, for similar oversights.

Agroton Public Limited was also fined €1,000 for omitting an interim management report in its published half-year financial submission. CySEC has emphasized that all settlement proceeds are allocated to the Republic’s Treasury, reinforcing the regulator’s uncompromising stance on maintaining orderly market operations and robust investor protection.

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The Rocks Project Advances Through Licensing Process In Pentakomo

Overview Of The Ambitious Development

A large tourism development in Pentakomo is moving through the licensing process. Known as The Rocks Project, the proposal includes a hotel, villas, apartments and a beach club along the coast east of Limassol.

Strategic Location And Broader Impact

Located along the coastal corridor between Limassol and Zygi, the project would form part of the wider Governor’s Beach area. The site is situated near several state and energy infrastructure facilities, including the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari, making it subject to additional planning and regulatory considerations.

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Master Plan And Key Infrastructure

Situated within the administrative boundaries of Pentakomo, the development is planned for the coastal area of Argaki Tou Mavrou. The project is being promoted by DRL5COMOS Properties Ltd and is supported by an environmental impact assessment prepared by P. Nikolaidis & Associates Ltd. The assessment is available for public consultation until July 3, 2026.

According to the master plan, operations are expected to begin in 2029. Plans include a 14,000-square-metre hotel with 126 rooms, a 900-square-metre spa and wellness centre, restaurants and dining facilities, 26 villas, 73 apartments and penthouses, and a 1,050-square-metre beach club with indoor and outdoor leisure areas. Parking facilities for 240 vehicles are also included in the proposal.

Integration With The Existing Landscape

The development plan allocates 12% of the site to public green space and includes an internal road network. Project documents indicate that several existing structures, including the Kalymnos Fish Tavern and current beach facilities, would be demolished as part of the redevelopment.

Regulatory And Institutional Considerations

The licensing process is ongoing and includes consultations with relevant local and government authorities. Comments submitted by the Ministry of Defence have not been made public due to the site’s proximity to the naval base. Those observations are expected to be reviewed by the environmental impact assessment committee during closed sessions.

Conclusion

With its carefully structured vision and strategic positioning, The Rocks Project promises to be a significant catalyst for economic and social growth in eastern Limassol. As it advances through the regulatory process, stakeholders remain focused on ensuring that this landmark development meets the highest standards of design, sustainability, and community integration.