CySEC issues Circular C730: CIFs Quarterly Statistics (Form QST-CIF) – 30/09/2025
On 29th September 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released the Circular C730, mandating all Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) authorised by 30th September 2025 to complete and submit the latest Form QST-CIF (Version 17) via the Transaction Reporting System (TRS) by Tuesday, 4th November 2025.
Key points of Circular C730:
Scope & Applicability
- Applies to all CIFs authorised by 30 September 2025, including those not yet operational.
Technical Submission Rules
- Files must be named following the format Username_yyyymmdd_QSTCIF.xlsx, digitally signed, and validated to show “NO ERROR” in TRS before the deadline.
Submission Deadline
- Final submission by 4th November 2025 — five weeks after quarter-end (30 September 2025).
Non–Compliance
- Late or incorrect submissions may incur administrative penalties under Section 37(5) of the CySEC Law. CySEC will not issue reminders.
Queries & Support
- Content-related questions should be submitted in writing before 29 October 2025, by sending an email to address riskstatistics.cifs@cysec.gov.cy.
- Technical or troubleshooting inquiries should be directed to information.technology@cysec.gov.cy.
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