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CySEC Finalizes €10,000 Settlement With MD&TR Consulting Ltd Over Unauthorized Administrative Services

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has imposed a €10,000 settlement on MD&TR Consulting Ltd in response to a potential breach of the law governing administrative service providers. This decisive action follows a board resolution dated July 28, 2025, with the official settlement announced on October 21, 2025.

Regulatory Oversight And Legal Framework

The matter centers on potential non-compliance with the Law Regulating Companies Providing Administrative Services and Related Matters of 2012, as amended. In particular, the focus was on Article 5(1), which clearly prohibits the provision of administrative services without proper authorization—a foundational principle for maintaining industry integrity.

Investigation Timeline And Enforcement Authority

The investigation, encompassing the period from September 7, 2021 to April 10, 2024, scrutinized Md&tr Consulting Ltd’s adherence to the statutory requirements. CySEC invoked its powers under Article 37(4) of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Law of 2009, as amended, enabling the commission to enter into a settlement for any breach or potential violation found in its supervised legislation.

Financial Implications And Compliance

MD&TR Consulting Ltd has fulfilled its financial obligations by remitting the full settlement amount of €10,000. Consistent with legal stipulations, these funds are considered revenue for the Treasury of the Republic rather than income for CySEC, reinforcing the strict regulatory framework applied in this case.

Conclusion

This enforcement action underscores CySEC’s steadfast commitment to upholding regulatory standards within the administrative services sector. It serves as a clear signal to industry players regarding the importance of obtaining proper authorization and maintaining strict compliance with established legal frameworks.

Cyprus-Based ASBIS Hits Record $1.05bn In Monthly Revenue, Up 216% Year On Year

The technology distributor ASBIS Group, headquartered in Limassol, has exceeded $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history, reporting preliminary consolidated revenue of $1.05 billion in September 2026, more than three times the amount recorded a year earlier.

The figure represents a 216% increase from $332 million in September 2025, making it the highest-revenue month in the company’s history.

ASBIS reported its strongest sales growth in servers and server components, while CEO Serhei Kostevitch pointed to growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions and computing infrastructure as an opportunity for the business.

For a company operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, September marked a new sales milestone following several months of substantial year-on-year growth.

Kostevitch attributed the record performance to the group’s existing operations, highlighting its broad product portfolio, international market presence and strong relationships with manufacturers and trading partners.

“Most importantly, this result is the outcome of our regular operating activities,” he said.

The CEO also highlighted the company’s portfolio of projects as a reason for confidence in continued AI-related development.

However, the group’s growth was not limited to AI-related technologies. Smartphones also performed strongly in September, with Kostevitch stressing that “we are growing beyond the AI segment as well.”

Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of ASBIS’s September revenue, followed by Slovakia and Poland.

Growth Follows Record First Half

September’s results follow a period of strong financial performance for ASBIS.

In July, the company reported preliminary consolidated revenue of $531 million, an increase of 89% compared with the same month in 2025. August brought a further rise to $604 million, up 91% year on year.

September’s $1.05 billion figure represents a substantial increase on both months, although the company has not provided a detailed breakdown explaining the acceleration.

The results also follow a record first half of 2026, when ASBIS generated approximately $2.97 billion in consolidated revenue, up 76% year on year.

Net profit after tax reached $80.6 million, compared with $19.4 million in the same period in 2025.

The second quarter was particularly strong, with revenue reaching $1.69 billion, an increase of 78.7%, while quarterly net profit more than tripled to $44.3 million.

ASBIS has emphasised that its September revenue figures are preliminary estimates and may differ from the final reported results.

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