The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission released its
Q2 2025 Statistical Bulletin for the Management Companies and Undertakings of
Collective Investments sector. The report covers supervised entities, their
assets, investment strategies, and investor profiles. CySEC noted that the data
is provided by the entities and is not independently verified.
Supervised Entities and Management Companies
As of June 30, 2025, 319 entities were under CySEC
supervision, of which 257 were operational. This includes externally and
internally managed UCIs and external fund managers. Management companies
consisted of Alternative Investment Fund Managers, UCITS management companies,
and dual-license entities.
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Assets Under Management
Total assets under management declined by 1.03% from the
previous quarter to €10.6 billion, with AIFMs holding the largest share. UCITS
focused on liquid assets, mainly transferable securities, while alternative
funds invested heavily in private equity and real estate. Investments within
Cyprus totaled €2.75 billion, also primarily allocated to private equity.
Investor Profiles and Fund Composition
Investor profiles reflected fund types. UCITS were mainly
held by retail investors. Alternative funds were dominated by well-informed and
professional investors. Key sector allocations included shipping 582 million
euros, energy 446 million euros, fintech 106 million euros, and sustainable
investments 97 million euros.
Δελτίο Τύπου – Στις 319 οι Εταιρείες Διαχείρισης και οι Οργανισμοί Συλλογικών ΕπενδύσεωνPress Release – 319 Management Companies and Undertakings of Collective Investments (UCIs) under supervisionhttps://t.co/QanYiRvUhv
— CySEC – Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (@CySEC_official) October 17, 2025
Sector Growth and Trends
The number of supervised entities has grown steadily over
the years. The sector remains diverse, with a clear distinction between
retail-focused UCITS and alternative funds for sophisticated investors. Despite
a small decline in assets under management, the sector continues to play a
significant role in Cyprus’s financial landscape.
Investor Protection Focused Amid EU Transition
Meanwhile, CySEC Chief Dr. Giorgos Theocharidis highlighted emerging
risks from AI and social media influencers promoting unauthorized
investments. The regulator is guiding investors against unlicensed schemes
promising quick profits.
CySEC is also managing the transition to EU-wide crypto and
digital resilience rules, overseeing license applications and compliance under
DORA. The agency continues monitoring marketing practices, including influencer
activity, while maintaining resources to help investors identify fraud.
This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.
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