February 2026 is already sending a clear message: this year won’t be about small tweaks. It’s shaping up to be a year where the way firms are licensed, monitored, and digitally supervised starts to change.In the February edition of the Finance Magnates Intelligence Compliance Report, we focus on two updates that look “technical” on the surfacem but can affect budgets, timelines, and how firms run day to day.Instead of giving you the full breakdown here, we’ll ask the questions most compliance, legal, and ops teams are already facing.CySEC fees: Are your Cyprus plans about to cost more?CySEC has proposed changes to its licensing and fee structure for Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs), including a shift linked to the upcoming MiCA regime.Key questions firms are asking:Which fees are expected to rise, and what could that mean for annual costs?What happens to crypto-related fees under the new structure?When could the changes take effect, and what should firms do now?What does this signal about Cyprus as a base for brokers in 2026?You’ll find the figures, timing, and practical takeaways in the free report.ESMA Digital Strategy 2026–2028: Is supervision moving into your systems?ESMA’s new digital strategy may read like an internal plan, but it points to something bigger: more shared EU supervision built around data, reporting, and connected tools.Questions worth asking now:What does “infrastructure-level” supervision actually mean for brokers and platforms?How could reporting automation change what regulators expect from firms?Where does AI fit into ESMA’s approach, and what might that mean for governance?What should regtech vendors watch as the EU moves toward more connected oversight?The FREE Compliance February report breaks this down in plain terms and explains what it could mean for your team.Plus: fast updates and risk signalsAs always, the February report also includes:Spotlight OnRegulatory HighlightsFraud WatchIf you want to access all the details, the numbers, the timing, and what to plan for, download now the FREE February 2026 Compliance Report.This article was written by Finance Magnates Staff at www.financemagnates.com.