Aug 7 / Evdokia Pitsillidou

Regulatory Updates on AML and MiCA in 2026

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Evdokia Pitsillidou

Global Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at SALVUS Funds

Evdokia, a partner at SALVUS Funds, is actively advising and working on all matters related to licensing, regulatory compliance, and internal audit for investment firms, funds, Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) & Crypto-Asset Services Providers (CASP).

  • Member of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Member of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA)
  • Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA)
  • CySEC Advanced Certified Person
  • CySEC certified Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO)
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) requirements continue to evolve as regulators respond to new technologies, emerging financial crime risks and the rapid growth of digital-asset activity. 

For regulated entities, staying compliant in 2026 requires more than a general understanding of AML principles. Firms must keep pace with supervisory expectations, assess how new regulatory publications affect their business, and ensure that internal policies, controls and procedures remain effective in practice. 

In this blog post, Evdokia Pitsillidou, Global Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at SALVUS Funds, introduces the key themes covered in the online course “Regulatory Updates on AML & MiCA in 2026”, now available through the Institute for Professional Excellence platform. 

The Importance of Regulatory Updates on AML and Mica in 2026 

As financial regulation continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest AML requirements and MiCA developments is essential for financial institutions and crypto-asset service providers. 

Regulatory updates help firms identify new obligations, strengthen compliance frameworks, mitigate financial crime risks, and avoid costly enforcement action. In 2026, businesses operating in the EU must ensure that their policies, governance arrangements, risk assessments, and internal controls remain aligned with the changing regulatory landscape. 

Keeping pace with these developments is not only a compliance requirement, but also fundamental to maintaining regulatory credibility, operational resilience, and long-term business growth

MiCA Compliance

With the MiCA transition period ending on 1 July 2026, this course examines the key regulatory requirements and compliance obligations that CASPs need to understand to navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence.

Key topics includes: 

  • AML and MiCA regulatory frameworks 
  • Authorisation requirements 
  • AML/CFT obligations of CASPs
  • EU Passporting rights 
  • Prudential and governance obligations 
  • Takeaways for 2026 


What is the “Regulatory Updates on AML and MiCA in 2026” course and what does it include?

 Delivered by Evdokia Pitsillidou, Global Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Partner at SALVUS Funds, this course serves as a comprehensive guide through the dynamic landscape of crypto-assets and the ever-evolving regulatory environment. It further discusses the essential obligations of CASPs from a rigorous AML perspective.

The course is designed for professionals working within CASPs and other entities supervised by CySEC or the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). It is also highly relevant for AML Compliance Officers, legal and compliance professionals, internal auditors, and risk management personnel seeking to stay up to date with evolving AML/CFT and MiCA requirements.

The syllabus of the course includes:

  • Money Laundering (ML) & Terrorist Financing (TF)

- What is Money Laundering?
- Stages of Money Laundering
- Methods of Money Laundering
- What is Terrorist Financing?
- Differences between ML & TF
- Similarities between ML & TF
- ML & TF risks emanating from crypto-assets

  • The AML Regulatory Framework 
- Supervisory Authorities
- Powers of CySEC
- AML Regulatory Framework
- Upcoming Regulations
- Regulation 2024/1113 – TFR
- AMLA    

  • Fiat Currency, Digital Assets and Crypto Assets  

- What is a Fiat Currency?
- What is a Digital Asset?
- What is a Crypto Asset?
- Fiat vs. Crypto
- What is a Crypto Asset Service Provider?

  • Introduction to MiCA Regulation  
- What is MiCA?
- Aim & Objectives
- Who is obliged under MiCA?
- Who is out of the scope of MiCA?
- Coming into force
- MiCA Implementation Timeline
- Main provisions

  • MiCA Provisions for Crypto-Asset Service Providers 
- Authorisation
- Cross-border provision of services
- CASP Obligations
- ESMA Register

  • AML/CFT obligations of MiCA CASPs  
- EBA ML/TF Risk Factors Guidelines
- Identifying ML/TF risk factors
- Assessing the ML/TF risk
- Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced and Simplified
- CASP ML/TF specific factors
- Takeaways for 2026
 

    The course is delivered through online video recordings and downloadable PDF study material, allowing professionals to learn whenever and wherever it suits them best. Participants can progress at their own pace, revisit topics as needed, and reinforce their knowledge through accessible and structured learning resources.  

    Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate awarding 5 CPD hours, recognised by CySEC, the Central Bank of Cyprus, and other professional supervisory bodies. The course contributes towards the annual CPD requirements of CySEC Advanced, Basic and AML Certification holders, as well as professionals registered with ICPAC and the Cyprus Bar Association.
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