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CySEC’s Strategic Regulatory Actions: BrightPool Licence Withdrawn and Liquidation Procedures Initiated

BrightPool Licence Withdrawn

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has taken a decisive step by withdrawing the Cyprus Investment Firm licence from BrightPool Ltd. On October 13, 2025, CySEC formally cancelled the authorisation, number 378/19, following the company’s decision to relinquish its status. This move signals the regulator’s proactive approach in aligning market operations with stringent compliance standards.

Liquidation of SCITUS Global Real Estate

In a parallel regulatory development, external manager GMM Global Money Managers AIFM Ltd initiated the dissolution and liquidation process for the SCITUS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE compartment. The compartment is part of SCITUS GLOBAL CAPITAL HOLDINGS RAIF V.C.I.C. LTD, a Registered Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF). Until the dissolution and liquidation processes are fully completed and all requisite documents are submitted, the compartment will continue to be listed in the RAIF registry with a notice stating “under liquidation”.

Liquidation Process for GRAVITY Fund I

Similarly, AFICAP MANAGERS LTD has informed CySEC of the commencement of the dissolution and liquidation procedures for the GRAVITY FUND I compartment. This compartment is managed under GRAVITY FUND RAIF V.C.I.C. PLC, also registered as a RAIF. Consistent with regulatory guidelines, the compartment will remain on the RAIF registry marked “under liquidation” until the process is finalized and all necessary documentation is received by the regulator.

These regulatory actions underscore CySEC’s steadfast commitment to market integrity and compliance. By ensuring that these investment vehicles undergo proper dissolution and liquidation procedures, CySEC reaffirms its dedication to maintaining transparency and rigor in the financial landscape.

Mortgage And Business Loan Rate Dynamics Among Cyprus Banks

Stable Mortgage Loan Rates Post-Mergers

Recent consolidations in the Cyprus banking sector have led to a striking uniformity in mortgage loan interest rates. For example, data from November 2025 reveal that Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Ltd, and Ancoria Bank are all offering an average rate of 2.98%. Alpha Bank even offers a marginally lower rate of 2.81% for home purchases, whereas smaller market players continue to provide loans at higher costs.

Differentiated Business Loan Offerings

In contrast, business loan interest rates demonstrate greater variability. For loans up to €1 million, Alpha Bank offers the most competitive rate at 3.31%, followed by the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) at 3.78% (NBG Cyprus). Eurobank Ltd, Kyprian Bank of Development, and Bank of Cyprus post higher averages at 4.00%, 4.46%, and 4.47% respectively, while Societe Generale Bank Cyprus and Banque SBA register even steeper rates at 6.05% and 6.54%.

For loans exceeding €1 million, the trend remains similar: Alpha Bank leads with 3.64%, trailed by National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) at 3.99% and Bank of Cyprus at 4.18%. Eurobank Ltd and Kyprian Bank of Development follow with rates of 4.54% and 4.30%, whereas Societe Generale Bank Cyprus stands out with an average rate of 6.23%.

Competitive Deposit Rates Reflect High Liquidity

Deposits in Cyprus are offered at some of the lowest interest rates in the Eurozone, a situation that reflects the exceptionally high liquidity across the local banking systems. With a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) recorded at 319% in November 2025, well above the Eurozone median of 191%, major institutions such as Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Ltd, and Alpha Bank feature household deposit averages of 0.67%, 1.11%, and 1.36% respectively.

Meanwhile, smaller banks including Ancoria Bank, National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), and Kyprian Bank of Development report higher deposit rates of 1.47%, 1.49%, and 1.25% respectively. For business term deposits (up to one year), Ancoria Bank offers the highest average rate at 1.51%, closely followed by Alpha Bank at 1.43%. Other institutions maintain averages between 1.12% and 1.42%, underscoring a competitive yet stratified market landscape.

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