EN#0257 – Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) with CySEC license for sale
A well-established Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF), founded in 1993, is available for acquisition. Operating from a prestigious central Limassol location with a lease secured until October 2026, this regulated entity presents a unique opportunity for expansion in the financial and investment sectors.
Key Highlights:
- Regulatory Capital: EUR 750,000
- CySEC License (MiFID II) with authorizations for:
- Dealing on own account
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Advice
- Low Operational Overhead: EUR 10,000/month all-in cash burn
- Scalable Infrastructure: Cloud-based IT and telephony systems (not tied to a physical office)
- Accounts with Credit Suisse (Switzerland) and Hellenic Bank, with no transaction limitations
- Specialist futures brokerage account with direct clearing and USD 300,000 position limit (enabling physical delivery in emissions & electricity)
- Prime Brokerage Option: Available with the same provide plus active primary and secondary market brokerage account
- External Asset Management Agreement: With Julius Baer Private Bank (activation upon request)
- Bloomberg Terminal with active broker code for electronic trading and routing
- Issued Non-Connected SWIFT BIC (upgradeable to a fully connected one, subject to SWIFT KYC)
- EMIR Reporting: Fully set up via brokers
- Emissions Registry Trading Account (Cyprus): Active account allowing participation in emissions markets
Ownership & Governance:
- One shareholder (individual) with clear regulatory title and no fines
- Operational Flexibility: License can be extended to meet the buyer’s requirements
- Existing management can facilitate a smooth transition
Investment Opportunities:
This Cyprus Investment Firm is a turnkey solution for buyers looking to enter or expand in the financial services sector, particularly in:
- Family Office / Portfolio Management
- Proprietary Trading (Prop Trading)
- Retail Brokerage
- Prime Brokerage & Clearing
- Electronic Money Institution (EMI) License Expansion
Additional Considerations:
- MiCA (Crypto) Activation: Under local legislation, the firm can activate the MiCA (Crypto) component via a notification procedure to CySEC for EUR 10,000. This allows it to offer the same services in crypto as under MiFID II, with activation 30 days post-notification.
- Banking Flexibility: Hellenic Bank documentation is in place for opening a client account (currently frozen as it was not a priority).
- Portfolio Management Opportunities:
- Informal understanding with Julius Baer (Switzerland’s third-largest bank by assets) for $20M AuM
- Alternative arrangement with Vontobel Bank for $10M AuM
For further information on the sale of this Labuan-licensed Money Broker, please contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com. More entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale service.
SALVUS Funds’ teams can be engaged for guiding on new license authorisations for investment, payments or crypto-asset services, ongoing regulatory compliance consultancy for such licensed entities, and support in successfully acquiring ready-made regulated entities.
#StayAhead