Governance, Risk Management & Internal Control Advisory
At ABM Global Compliance, we provide regulatory and compliance advisory services to help EMIs and Payment Institutions assess and strengthen their governance, risk and internal control frameworks. Our role is focused on regulatory compliance. These remain with the regulated institution.
Strengthening Regulatory Accountability, Risk Oversight & Compliance Governance
Strong governance and risk oversight are essential for Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) and Payment Institutions (PIs) operating in Cyprus. Firms need clearly defined responsibilities, appropriate internal controls and governance arrangements that reflect their regulatory obligations and business activities. ABM does not manage the institution’s risks, operate internal controls, perform day-to-day compliance monitoring or assume management responsibilities.
Our role is focused on regulatory compliance. These remain with the regulated institution. ABM helps EMIs and Payment Institutions in Cyprus strengthen this foundation through independent compliance advice and structured governance frameworks that support accountability, effective oversight and sustainable regulatory compliance. Effective governance gives management greater clarity over regulatory responsibilities, significant risks and the controls established to address them.
Our E-Money & Payment Services Compliance Services
Our advisory work focuses on whether responsibilities are clearly allocated, appropriate oversight exists and significant compliance matters can be escalated to the relevant level of management. Our practical, risk-based approach supports sustainable growth.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Assess and develop GRC arrangements appropriate to their size, activities and regulatory profile.
Enterprise Risk Assessment Support
Develop and review enterprise risk assessment frameworks from a regulatory and compliance perspective.
Risk Governance & Management Oversight
Review whether their governance framework provides sufficient visibility over significant regulatory and compliance risks.
Internal Controls & Compliance Monitoring
We can also advise on the structure of a risk-based compliance monitoring framework.
Control Gap Assessments
Control Gap Assessments covering implementing corrective actions for payment and e-money institutions in Cyprus.
Board & Senior Management Oversight
This supports more informed oversight while all management decisions remain with the institution.
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Why Choose ABM in Cyprus
Regulatory Governance Expertise
Regulatory Governance Expertise for payment and e-money institutions across Cyprus's regulated financial market.
Payments Sector Knowledge
Our approach reflects the governance and regulatory risks relevant to EMIs and PIs.
Risk-Based Compliance Approach
We help institutions connect identified regulatory risks with proportionate governance and control frameworks.
Supporting Your Business Across Cyprus
Effective governance gives management greater clarity over regulatory responsibilities, significant risks and the controls established to address them. ABM helps EMIs and Payment Institutions in Cyprus strengthen this foundation through independent compliance advice and structured governance frameworks that support accountability, effective oversight and sustainable regulatory compliance.
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Your Questions Answered
What does a GRC framework include?
Clear governance structures with defined responsibilities, a risk management process that monitors what matters, and internal controls with compliance monitoring proving the framework works.
How much governance does the CBC expect?
Proportionate but genuine: arrangements scaled to your size and complexity, with real accountability, independent oversight where required, and evidence the framework operates daily.
What is third-party risk management?
Structured oversight of outsourcing and critical providers: due diligence, contractual protections, ongoing monitoring, exit planning, and a live register. Responsibility is never outsourced.
How do internal controls get tested?
Through compliance monitoring programmes and independent reviews that confirm controls operate as designed, not merely that they exist on paper.
Can governance scale as we grow?
It has to. We design frameworks with growth in mind, so new products, markets, and headcount extend the existing structure rather than forcing rebuilds.