The regulator oversees 236 Externally Managed UCIs and 69 External Fund Managers, down from 334 last year.
Total assets under management rose 2.88% in Q2 from the previous quarter but fell 12.8% Y-o-Y.
Cyprus Investment Overview Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the number of Management
Companies and Undertakings of Collective Investments (UCIs) in Cyprus remained
at 328. At the same time, assets under management (AUM) increased to €9.4
billion, according to the quarterly statistics bulletin released by the Cyprus
Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
CySEC Management Companies Decrease
CySEC oversees 328 Management Companies and UCIs, a decrease
from 334 in the same quarter of the previous year, indicating a decline of 1.8
percent. The current total includes 236 Externally Managed UCIs, 33 Internally
Managed UCIs, and 69 External Fund Managers.
The overall count features 44 Alternative Investment Fund
Managers (AIFMs), 50 Sub-threshold AIFMs, 3 UCITS Management Companies, and 5
dual-license entities that function as both AIFMs and UCITS Management
Companies.
Total assets under management reached €9.4 billion in the
second quarter of 2024, reflecting an increase of 2.88 percent from the
previous quarter. However, there was a decrease of 12.8 percent compared to the
same period in 2023. The net asset value of the UCIs managed by these companies
was €8.9 billion.
Source: CySEC
Diverse Investment Allocations Overview
In terms of asset allocation, 59 percent of the AUM was
managed by AIFMs. The distribution includes 18 percent managed by AIFMs and
UCITS Management Companies, 11 percent by Sub-threshold AIFMs, and another 11
percent by UCITS Management Companies. Regulated UCIs managed by foreign fund
managers accounted for just 1 percent of the total.
The breakdown of UCITS’ assets under management shows that
the majority, 89.3 percent, was invested in transferable securities.
Smaller
portions were allocated to UCITS and other UCIs, as well as bank deposits. For
AIFs, AIFLNPs, and RAIFs, significant investments were made in private equity,
hedge funds, and real estate, while funds of funds comprised a smaller share of
the total AUM.
Among the 225 operational UCIs during this period, 198 were
domiciled in Cyprus, holding 74.1 percent of the total AUM. This group includes
13 UCITS, 49 AIFs, 45 AIFLNPs, and 91 RAIFs. Of these, 162 invest partially or
entirely in Cyprus, totaling €2.5 billion, which represents 26.6 percent of the
total AUM.
Private equity investments accounted for a significant share of
investments in Cyprus, while real estate also represented a noteworthy portion.
Source: CySEC
Energy, Fintech Investments Rise
In terms of unitholder categorization, retail investors made
up a substantial majority of UCITS. For AIFs, AIFNLPs, and RAIFs, a majority
were well-informed investors, followed by professional investors, with retail
investors constituting a smaller percentage.
Specific sector investments during the second quarter of
2024 included significant amounts in energy, fintech, shipping, and sustainable
investments. In the energy sector, investments reached €543 million, while €233
million went to fintech. Shipping attracted €743 million, and sustainable
investments accounted for €78 million.
In the second quarter of 2024, the number of Management
Companies and Undertakings of Collective Investments (UCIs) in Cyprus remained
at 328. At the same time, assets under management (AUM) increased to €9.4
billion, according to the quarterly statistics bulletin released by the Cyprus
Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
CySEC Management Companies Decrease
CySEC oversees 328 Management Companies and UCIs, a decrease
from 334 in the same quarter of the previous year, indicating a decline of 1.8
percent. The current total includes 236 Externally Managed UCIs, 33 Internally
Managed UCIs, and 69 External Fund Managers.
The overall count features 44 Alternative Investment Fund
Managers (AIFMs), 50 Sub-threshold AIFMs, 3 UCITS Management Companies, and 5
dual-license entities that function as both AIFMs and UCITS Management
Companies.
Total assets under management reached €9.4 billion in the
second quarter of 2024, reflecting an increase of 2.88 percent from the
previous quarter. However, there was a decrease of 12.8 percent compared to the
same period in 2023. The net asset value of the UCIs managed by these companies
was €8.9 billion.
Source: CySEC
Diverse Investment Allocations Overview
In terms of asset allocation, 59 percent of the AUM was
managed by AIFMs. The distribution includes 18 percent managed by AIFMs and
UCITS Management Companies, 11 percent by Sub-threshold AIFMs, and another 11
percent by UCITS Management Companies. Regulated UCIs managed by foreign fund
managers accounted for just 1 percent of the total.
The breakdown of UCITS’ assets under management shows that
the majority, 89.3 percent, was invested in transferable securities.
Smaller
portions were allocated to UCITS and other UCIs, as well as bank deposits. For
AIFs, AIFLNPs, and RAIFs, significant investments were made in private equity,
hedge funds, and real estate, while funds of funds comprised a smaller share of
the total AUM.
Among the 225 operational UCIs during this period, 198 were
domiciled in Cyprus, holding 74.1 percent of the total AUM. This group includes
13 UCITS, 49 AIFs, 45 AIFLNPs, and 91 RAIFs. Of these, 162 invest partially or
entirely in Cyprus, totaling €2.5 billion, which represents 26.6 percent of the
total AUM.
Private equity investments accounted for a significant share of
investments in Cyprus, while real estate also represented a noteworthy portion.
Source: CySEC
Energy, Fintech Investments Rise
In terms of unitholder categorization, retail investors made
up a substantial majority of UCITS. For AIFs, AIFNLPs, and RAIFs, a majority
were well-informed investors, followed by professional investors, with retail
investors constituting a smaller percentage.
Specific sector investments during the second quarter of
2024 included significant amounts in energy, fintech, shipping, and sustainable
investments. In the energy sector, investments reached €543 million, while €233
million went to fintech. Shipping attracted €743 million, and sustainable
investments accounted for €78 million.
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Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
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We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
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Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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