EN#0394 – CIF, operational, regulated by CySEC, for sale
An opportunity to acquire an operational CIF operating under an STP brokerage model and provide CFD trading services to retail and institutional clients. The entity maintains an established operational and compliance infrastructure, existing banking arrangements, key personnel and service providers, providing a ready-made platform for a purchaser seeking to operate an EU-regulated brokerage business.
Key Highlights:
- License and Regulatory Status:
– The entity is authorized for reception and transmission of orders and execution of orders on behalf of clients.
– Its ancillary permissions include safekeeping and administration of financial instruments, granting credits or loans where connected to transactions in financial instruments, and foreign exchange services connected to the provision of investment services.
– There are no reported regulatory issues, investigations, restrictions or complaints.
- Business Model: The entity operates as an STP broker providing CFD trading services to retail and institutional clients within the EU.
- Cross-Border Coverage: The entity has cross-border permissions covering 23 EU countries, together with five third countries based on legal opinions obtained before subsequent changes to the applicable legal framework.
- Operational Status: The entity remains operational with a limited number of clients onboarded to keep the license active. The existing clients will be closed upon completion of the sale.
- Regulatory Capital: The minimum regulatory capital requirement is EUR 150k, while the entity currently maintains approx. EUR 200k in regulatory capital.
- Banking Infrastructure: The entity maintains banking relationships with one local bank, one EMI, one EEA bank, as well as a client funds account with a local bank.
- Compliance Framework: The required compliance, AML/KYC, risk management policies, procedures and manuals are in place.
- Operational Infrastructure: The entity has six employees, including two Directors, a Compliance Officer, Risk Manager, Back Office employee and Dealer. Existing arrangements are also in place with key service providers, including reporting, trading platform, liquidity providers and IT services.
- Financial Position: The entity has no reported debt or other financial liabilities. Current operating expenses are approx. EUR 30k per month, with scope for reduction depending on the purchaser’s operating structure.
This operational STP-licensed CIF represents an acquisition opportunity for firms seeking an existing regulated structure with established banking, compliance, and operational infrastructure. Its cross-border coverage, existing key personnel and service-provider arrangements, together with its clean reported regulatory history, provide a practical foundation for a purchaser seeking to establish or expand an EU brokerage operation.
For further information on the sale of this STP-licensed CIF, please contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com. More entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale page.
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