Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday presented an account of its supervisory activity during the previous year and outlined priorities for 2026 at a press conference in Nicosia.
Supervisory focus and regulatory context
CySEC said the past year was marked by intensified oversight and institutional preparation, as it pointed to rising regulatory complexity, rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty.
The commission’s chairman, George Theocharides, said investor protection, transparency and financial sector resilience remained central to the regulator’s mandate.
“CySEC continues to approach supervision with consistency, evidence, and adaptability, investing in strengthening both its regulatory and supervisory frameworks, as well as in transparency, technology, and financial literacy,” he said.
“Investor protection, transparency and the resilience of the financial system remain at the core of our mission, particularly at a time of heightened uncertainty and rapid change,” Theocharides added.
The regulator described 2025 as a year of sustained supervisory pressure across the investment services ecosystem, along with significant engagement at European level on major legislative reforms.
Preparation for Cyprus’ EU Council presidency
CySEC said preparation for Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026 was treated as a strategic priority throughout 2025.
“The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union is not a ceremonial exercise for CySEC, but a responsibility that requires substance, preparation and active contribution,” Theocharides said.
More than 15 CySEC officials were assigned expert roles in coordination with the Finance Ministry, contributing to the handling of interconnected legislative files related to European capital markets.
EU legislative files cited
CySEC said the files included the Market Infrastructure Package, the Retail Investment Strategy, the Savings and Investments Union, and the ongoing revision of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
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