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Cyprus Withdraws The 2017 ASP Guide On FATCA And CRS - Paragraph 10ter Now Decides Who Is A Financial Institution
Cyprus has repealed its 2017 guidance on Administrative Service Providers under FATCA and CRS, effective immediately with no transitional period. The new interpretation under paragraph 10ter of the Consolidated CRS means that entities like corporate trustees and nominee companies must now count all remuneration for their services in gross income tests, even when fees are paid to other entities in the structure rather than directly to them.
Cyprus Tax
CA
CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd
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Goodbye IBAN, Hello Simplicity: The Future Of Instant Payments In Cyprus
Cyprus is set to revolutionize money transfers through a new instant payments initiative that will allow customers to send funds using only mobile phone numbers, eliminating the need for IBAN details in everyday transactions. The system, a collaboration between JCC payment, the Association of Cyprus banks, and Greek company Interbank Systems (DIAS), aims to launch in 2027 but faces important questions around transaction limits, security measures, and fraud prevention.
Cyprus Finance
Frangos Law
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Landmark Cyprus Court Of Appeal Judgment: When Provident Fund Administrators Are Personally Liable For Investment Policy And The Management Of Members’ Money
The case concerned the provident fund for employees of Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd and its subsidiaries. Harutune L. Arakelian retired on 31 December 2008 after 42 years of service and claimed compensation for losses arising from the Fund’s management. Following his death, Andriani Arakelian continued the proceedings as administratrix of his estate.
Cyprus Finance
Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)
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