CySEC sets October 30 deadline for third-quarter fund returns

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has set Friday, October 30, 2026, as the deadline for third-quarter statistical returns from fund managers and self-managed investment funds. Late or incomplete filings may lead to administrative penalties.

Who must file

In a circular issued this week, CySEC said the requirement applies to Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs), UCITS management companies, internally managed AIFs and UCITS, AIFLNPs and their management companies, and small AIFMs.

Regulated entities authorised, or appointed to act as external managers, by September 30, 2026, must complete the QST-MC Version 26 form. This includes entities authorised by that date that had not yet made use of their authorisation.

Submission requirements

The form must be filed electronically through CySEC’s Transaction Reporting System (TRS). Firms must check that they receive an official feedback file: a submission is successful only if the file shows “NO ERROR”. If errors are identified, the entity must correct the form, digitally sign it where applicable and resubmit it by the deadline.

Figures must be reported in euros and rounded to the nearest unit. All validation checks in the form must show TRUE before submission, and firms must ensure they use Version 26. CySEC said the required file name is based on the firm’s TRS username, the reporting date and the form code, using the format “Username”.

CySEC said failure to comply promptly and properly may result in administrative penalties under the CySEC Law. It will not send reminders to entities that miss the deadline.

Questions about completing the form must be submitted to CySEC in writing before October 23. Technical queries about digital signatures and submissions can be sent separately to the commission’s IT support team.