Cyprus Stock Exchange

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) is the principal stock exchange located in Nicosia, Cyprus. CSE started its operations as a legal entity in the form of a public corporation body on 29 March 1996, by virtue of The Cyprus Stock Exchange Laws and Regulations.

CSE is a regulated Exchange where all transactions concerning corporate and public securities are carried out, including stocks, bonds and warrants. The main participants in the market include the members of the Stock Exchange (stock brokerage firms), the listed issuers and the investors. An investment firm may become a Member of the Cyprus Stock Exchange by applying to the Council of the CSE and by fulfilling their requirements.

The Council of the CSE is responsible for the management of the Exchange and the implementation of its policy. It supervises the operation of the Exchange and has exclusive authority over the management and administration of its assets, in accordance with the provisions of the Law and the Regulations. Listed companies are required to disclose all important information that may assist shareholders and the public to make a better assessment of the prospects of each company.

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