A Visit to GLOBAL CAPITAL in Cyprus – Office Found

Reason for this visit

Established in 2003, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is a financial services regulatory authority, overseeing financial products including securities, stocks, foreign exchange, etc., and its financial regulation and operations align with the European Unions MiFID financial framework.

Since Cyprus joined the EU in 2004, CySEC has become an integral part of the EU‘s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) regulations. This means that any company registered in Cyprus can freely bring its business into the entire European market. As a result, Cyprus has invisibly attracted more and more overseas companies to choose to register there. There has been a notable increase in overseas retail forex brokers who are eager to obtain CySEC regulation. Additionally, significant changes have occurred in Cyprus since it adopted the Euro in 2008. CySEC is now regarded as a reputable regulatory authority, and obtaining a CySEC license gives customers a more positive impression of a company. In brief, obtaining a CySEC license in Cyprus provides clients with a greater sense of security and protection. Furthermore, Cyprus not only has the lowest corporate tax rate among all EU member states but also aims to develop Cyprus’ stock market into the safest, most reliable, and attractive investment destination. In an attempt to provide investors with a tangible understanding of the current situation of brokers in Cyprus, WikiStock survey team is determined to go to the country for on-site visits to local companies.

On-site visit

In this issue, the survey team went to Cyprus to visit broker GLOBAL CAPITAL as planned according to its regulatory address that 2 Dramas Street, 1st Floor, Office 101, CY 1077, Nicosia, Cyprus.

The investigators came to 2 Dramas Street in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, for a visit to the broker‘s office, and located a commercial building in the city center. There is a large array of entertainment facilities nearby, which attract a steady stream of people due to the area’s prosperity.

Upon arrival at the building for further investigation, the survey personnel observed that the entire building was occupied by CBD bank, but failed to see the company name or logo of GLOBAL CAPITAL outside the building after a preliminary observation.

Meanwhile, the security guards on duty stated that people were not allowed to enter the building without an access card. They added that they could not confirm the existence of GLOBAL CAPITAL, as it was not a direct operation of the bank. The inspection team then searched the companys website directly, where it was revealed that CDB bank is the main shareholder of Global Capital, holding more than 86% of its shares.

Through the on-site investigation, it has been confirmed that the broker has a physical presence at the location.

Conclusion

The survey team went to Cyprus to visit broker GLOBAL CAPITAL as scheduled, and found the companys office at its regulatory address. Meanwhile, investors are advised to make a judicious decision following an overall consideration.

Disclaimer

The content is used for informational purpose only, and shall not be taken as a final order for making a choice.