CIFs: The New Capital Requirements and Risk related Reporting Requirements


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Introduction

The new prudential regime introduced new categorization of the investment firms. In particular, the new regulation classified the investment firms into Class 1A, Class 1B, Class 2 and Class 3 under certain conditions based on their activities, systemic importance, size and interconnectedness.

According to the new prudential regime, investment firms classified as Class 1A and Class 1B are supervised under Regulation (EU) 2019/876 (“CRR II”)/Directive (EU) 2019/878 (“CRD V”) capital framework, which came into force from 28th June 2021 onwards.

Investment firms classified as Class 2 and Class 3 (subject to exemptions) are supervised under the new regulatory regime for investment firms the Investment Firms Directive (“IFD”) and the Investment Firms Regulation (“IFR”), which came into effect from the 26th June 2021 onwards with the exemption of the Environmental, social and governance risks, which will be applicable from 26th December 2022 as per IFR regime.

Key Points Covered

· Classification of Investment Firms under the new prudential regime.
· Capital Requirements
· K-Factors requirements
· Reporting Requirements
· Disclosure Requirements
· Annual Risk Management Report
· Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Report and Internal Liquidity Assessment Report
· Recovery Plan

Training objectives

By the end of the seminar, participants will:

· Have better understanding of the changes of the legal framework regarding the new prudential regime for investment firms
· Understand the classification of the Investment firms
· Be aware of the new capital requirements
· Enhance the knowledge in relation to the Own Funds calculations under the new prudential regime for investment firms
· Understand the K-Factors components and the relevant requirement arising from each component
· Identify what data is required for the computation of the Company’s Own Funds requirement under the new prudential regime for investment firms and be able to design a new process for the data extraction
· Get familiarized with the new template under the new prudential regime for investment firms
· Be aware of the reporting requirements arising from the IFR/IFD
· Be aware of the disclosure requirements arising from the IFR/IFD
· Understand how to develop an Annual Risk Management Report
· Understand how to develop an Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Report and Internal Liquidity Assessment Report
· Understand how to develop a Recovery Plan

Target Audience

The program is ideal for:

· Risk Managers
· Risk Management personnel
· Compliance Officers
· Company Executives from various departments who have been assigned risk management tasks

Speakers


Linos Zambas

Linos Zambas is a Director in the International Compliance and Advisory Services Department of the company and a member of the Board of Directors since 2021. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of ICPAC. He is a holder of Advanced and AML certifications of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for the provision of investment services and activities. Linos Zambas holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. He is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He has extensive experience in Internal Audit and Risk Management requirements for regulated entities on a global basis. He supervises the Internal Audit and Risk Management functions of financial institutions in Cyprus, Malta and other jurisdictions and the provision of consulting services in relation to regulatory compliance, as well as regulatory reporting matters for EU based financial institutions.  Linos Zambas has over 10 years of experience in relation to the regulations on EU level as well as other licensed activities in Cyprus and abroad.  

Eleni Theodorou

Eleni Theodorou is a Supervisor in the Risk Department of K. Treppides & Co Ltd. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Cyprus and is a Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science.She is specialised in the regulatory reporting and risk consulting services with over 4 years of experience in Investment Firms, Electronic Money Institutions, Payment Institutions, AIFs, AIFLNP, AIFMs, UCITs and RAIFs in Cyprus and other jurisdictions and in reporting to various authorities such as CySEC, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Speakers


Linos Zambas

Linos Zambas is a Director in the International Compliance and Advisory Services Department of the company and a member of the Board of Directors since 2021. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of ICPAC. He is a holder of Advanced and AML certifications of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for the provision of investment services and activities. Linos Zambas holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. He is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He has extensive experience in Internal Audit and Risk Management requirements for regulated entities on a global basis. He supervises the Internal Audit and Risk Management functions of financial institutions in Cyprus, Malta and other jurisdictions and the provision of consulting services in relation to regulatory compliance, as well as regulatory reporting matters for EU based financial institutions.  Linos Zambas has over 10 years of experience in relation to the regulations on EU level as well as other licensed activities in Cyprus and abroad.  

Eleni Theodorou

Eleni Theodorou is a Supervisor in the Risk Department of K. Treppides & Co Ltd. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Cyprus and is a Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science.She is specialised in the regulatory reporting and risk consulting services with over 4 years of experience in Investment Firms, Electronic Money Institutions, Payment Institutions, AIFs, AIFLNP, AIFMs, UCITs and RAIFs in Cyprus and other jurisdictions and in reporting to various authorities such as CySEC, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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