ESMA has published an opinion which sets out how central counterparties (CCPs) in the EU should consider in their internal risk models the liquidity risk posed by all entities towards which the CCP has a liquidity exposure, such as liquidity providers.

The European Securities and Market Authority ("ESMA") confirmed that the temporary period allowing for a smooth introduction of the use of Legal Identifiers ("LEIs"), originally brought-in in December 2017, will not be further extended and cease in July 2018.

We would like to bring to your attention that the Temporary Tax Assessment for the tax year 2018 is approaching.

Extension to the deadline for the submission of personal income tax returns and final tax payment for 2017.

The Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") is consulting on new guidance outlining factors financial services firms should consider under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 ("CRA") when drafting and reviewing variation terms in their consumer contracts.

The Cyprus Security and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") wishes to inform the Administrative Services Providers ("ASPs") for the information requested by CySEC.

We would like to inform you that as from the 1st June 2018 the payment of the below mentioned taxes to the Cyprus Tax Department, whether imposed through an assessment issued by the Cyprus Tax Department or through a selfassessment of the taxpayer, and which do not bear interest and penalties, will be made only electronically through JCCsmart.

The European Securities and Market Authority ("ESMA") has updated the use of Legal Entity Identifier ("LEI") under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ("MiFID II").

We would like to inform you that the Tax Department of the Republic of Cyprus has announced on 25 April 2018, that the Circular No. 198, regarding the Yacht Leasing Scheme has been withdrawn.

The Cyprus Security and Exchange Commission ("CySEC") wishes to inform the Cyprus Investment Firms about the changes concerning Form.