MeritKapital - a Further Diversification - Underwriting of Financial Instruments

MeritKapital Ltd. (#077/06), a licensed investment firm, has received an investment service extension from the CySEC for the provision of 'Underwriting of financial instruments' for both a firm and soft commitment capability.

The fourth quarter of 2014 as well as the first two quarters of 2015 have proven to be economically challenging for Cyprus-based financial services firms that have an international sales focus, since the general industry is highly dependent on the Russian economy. The western sanctions that have been imposed on certain Russian state-owned companies and politically linked individuals as well as the decline of commodity and, specifically, oil prices have inadvertently affected the Russian economy.

In effect, such Cyprus-based financial services firms, including MeritKapital, have moved proactively to widen their geographical client markets and respective rendered services. MeritKapital's investment service extension to underwriting is an example of one such service diversification pursuit. 

"MeritKapital, has moved proactively to widen their geographical client markets and respective rendered services."

Persella Ioannides, Director

In turn, the CySEC has been encouraging its regulated investment firms in building stronger business models by growing their respective client pools and product offerings. This will better shield firms' sales streams from such unforeseen economic and geopolitical events.