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CySEC Withdraws Licences And Oversees RAIF Liquidations

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 10, 2026

Regulatory Reforms And Strategic Decision-Making

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a series of regulatory actions affecting investment firms and alternative investment funds operating in Cyprus. Recent decisions include licence withdrawals and the launch of liquidation procedures for several entities under its supervision.

TTCM Traders Trust Capital Markets Ltd License Withdrawal

CySEC withdrew the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) licence of TTCM Traders Trust Capital Markets Ltd (authorisation number 107/09) following the company’s request to renounce its licence. The decision was taken on May 14, 2026, under section 8(1)(a) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 and section 4(7) of Directive DI87-05.

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Conotoxia Ltd Faces Regulatory Repercussions

On June 5, 2026, CySEC also withdrew the CIF licence of Conotoxia Ltd (licence number 336/17). According to the commission, the company failed to meet several regulatory requirements, including provisions relating to governance, board member suitability, management oversight and organisational arrangements. Conotoxia’s licence had been suspended since July 23, 2025. CySEC instructed the company to remove references to its investment services authorisation and regulatory status from its websites and other digital platforms.

Liquidation Processes In The RAIF Sector

CySEC also reported developments involving Registered Alternative Investment Funds (RAIFs). On June 4, 2026, AIFCAP Managers Ltd informed the commission that dissolution and liquidation procedures had begun for ANABAZA RAIF V.C.I.C Ltd under article 138(7)(a) of the Alternative Investment Funds Law of 2018. The fund will remain on the register with an “under liquidation” designation until the process is completed.

Separate liquidation procedures have also been initiated by Argus Management Ltd for compartments CASCADE 5 and CASCADE 6 of CASCADE INVESTMENT FUND RAIF V.C.I.C. Ltd. Both compartments will retain their “under liquidation” status until all regulatory requirements and documentation have been completed.

Ongoing Supervisory Efforts

The latest actions form part of CySEC’s supervision of investment firms and alternative investment funds operating in Cyprus. Recent licence withdrawals and liquidation proceedings highlight the regulator’s continued focus on compliance with licensing, governance and operational requirements across the financial sector.

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Cyprus Employment Rises 1.7% To 525,167 In Q2 2026

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 7, 2026

Cyprus employment increased 1.7% year over year to an estimated 525,167 people in the second quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service, Cystat. Employees accounted for 472,254 of the total, while 52,913 were self-employed. The increase points to continued labor market growth across both wage employment and independent work.

Trade, Construction And Leisure Lead Employment Growth

Wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, recorded some of the strongest employment gains, alongside construction and arts, entertainment and recreation.

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Those sectors are closely linked to domestic economic activity, with trade reflecting consumer demand and construction reflecting investment. Employment growth in leisure-related industries also points to continued activity in consumer-facing services.

Hours Worked Rise Faster Than Employment

Labor input increased faster than headcount. Cystat estimated that employees and other workers put in 246.57 million hours during the second quarter, up 2.2% from a year earlier.

The increase suggests that businesses were not only employing more people but also recording higher total hours worked. Wholesale and retail trade, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation again recorded the strongest gains.

Labor Market Expansion Remains Broad-Based

The combination of higher employment and hours worked points to continued expansion in Cyprus’ labor market during the second quarter. The pace remains moderate, but gains across several major sectors indicate that labor demand continued to support economic activity.