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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Source: CySEC
Source: CySEC

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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.

Assets Under Management
Assets Under Management, Source: CySEC

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.

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.

Source: Finance Magnates