About us
GPB-Financial Services Limited is located in Limassol, Cyprus and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gazprombank (JSC). The Company was registered in the Republic of Cyprus on February 24, 2009, registration number HE246301. On January 27, 2010, the Company received its license number 113/10 from The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
One additional benefit of being licensed within the European Union, is that the Company is able to ‘passport’ under MiFID into any European jurisdiction and undertake investment activities. With an assembled team of seasoned professionals with working experience gained in Moscow, London, New York, Frankfurt and Cyprus, plus state-of-the-art operational infrastructure, the Company GPB-Financial Services Ltd is uniquely positioned to provide supreme service to its clients, for access to the Russian Capital Markets and Global Capital
Markets whereby it can leverage extensively from its sole shareholder, Gazprombank.
The Company obtained a license in October 2016 to become a member firm on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). With effect from June 2019, GPB Financial Services Limited has changed membership from trading to a non-trading member of the LSE.
GPB-Financial Services Limited is a Member of Gazprombank Group.
For more information about Gazprombank Group please refer to the official website of Gazprombank (JSC).
One additional benefit of being licensed within the European Union, is that the Company is able to ‘passport’ under MiFID into any European jurisdiction and undertake investment activities. With an assembled team of seasoned professionals with working experience gained in Moscow, London, New York, Frankfurt and Cyprus, plus state-of-the-art operational infrastructure, the Company GPB-Financial Services Ltd is uniquely positioned to provide supreme service to its clients, for access to the Russian Capital Markets and Global Capital
Markets whereby it can leverage extensively from its sole shareholder, Gazprombank.
The Company obtained a license in October 2016 to become a member firm on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). With effect from June 2019, GPB Financial Services Limited has changed membership from trading to a non-trading member of the LSE.
GPB-Financial Services Limited is a Member of Gazprombank Group.
For more information about Gazprombank Group please refer to the official website of Gazprombank (JSC).
Our Services
Core investment services
- Reception and Transmission of orders related to one or more financial instruments
- Order execution on behalf of clients
- Dealing on own account
- Underwriting financial instruments and/or placing financial instruments on a firm commitment basis
- Placing of financial instruments on a non-firm commitment basis
Ancillary financial services
- Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments, including custodianship and related services
- Granting credits or loans to one or more financial instruments, where the firm granting the credit or loan is involved in the transaction
- Advice to undertakings on capital structure, industrial strategy and related matters and advice and services relating to mergers and the purchase of undertakings
- Foreign exchange services when related to the provision of investment services
- Services related to underwriting
The services related to the following financial instruments
- Transferable securities;
- Money-market instruments;
- Units in collective investment undertakings;
- Options, Futures, Swaps, Forward Rate Agreements and any other Derivative contract relating to securities, currencies, interest rates or yields, or other derivative instruments, financial indices or financial measures which may be settled physically or in cash;
- Options, Futures, Swaps, Forward Rate Agreements and any other Derivative contracts relating to commodities that must be settled in cash or may be settled in cash at the option of one of the parties (other than by reason of default or another termination event);
- Options, Futures, Swaps and any other Derivative contracts relating to commodities that can be physically settled provided that they are traded on a regulated market and/or an MTF;
- Options, Futures, Swaps, Forward and any other Derivative contracts related to commodities that can be physically settled, not otherwise mentioned and not being for commercial purposes, which have the characteristics of other derivative financial instruments, taking into account whether, inter alia, they are cleared and settled through clearing houses, or are subject to regular margin calls;
- Derivative instruments for transferring credit risk;
- Financial Contracts For Differences;
- Options, Futures, Swaps, Forward Rate Agreements and any other Derivative contracts relating to climatic variables, freight rates, emission allowances, inflation rates or other official economic statistics that must be settled in cash or may be settled in cash at option of one of the parties (other than by reason of a default or another termination event), as well as any other Derivative contracts related to assets, rights, obligations, indices and measures not otherwise mentioned, which have the characteristics of derivative financial instruments, having regard to whether, inter-alia, they are traded on a regulated market or an MTF, are cleared and settled through recognized clearing houses, or are subject to regular margin calls
Cross Border
Currently, GPB-Financial Services Ltd is allowed to provide the below investment services and ancillary services:
- Underwriting financial instruments and/or placing financial instruments on a firm commitment basis;
- Placing of financial instruments on a non-firm commitment basis;
- Services related to underwriting
to the following European Union member states: Austria , Belgium , Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal , Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and to non-EU countries: Russian Federation and Switzerland
Currently, GPB-Financial Services Ltd is allowed to provide the below investment services and ancillary services:
- Underwriting financial instruments and/or placing financial instruments on a firm commitment basis;
- Placing of financial instruments on a non-firm commitment basis;
- Services related to underwriting
to the following European Union member states: Austria , Belgium , Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal , Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and to non-EU countries: Russian Federation and Switzerland
Our Principles
GPB-Financial Services Limited business with clients is founded on the principles of good faith, honesty, respect, fairness and mutual trust.
The interests of clients are placed above any interest of the Company and its employees. Any information provided to clients is truthful and accurate, and information sources are always disclosed to clients.
GPB-Financial Services Ltd employees will not disclose or discuss any information related to the operations, accounts, deposits, business activities, investment preferences or any other information that may damage client interests to: another client, business associate or partner, colleague or any governmental or municipal bodies unless such disclosure is required by a law of the Cyprus Republic.
Company employees will make every effort to minimize or eliminate any risks that might affect the client. Any conflicts of interest arising between employees, the Company and clients will be disclosed to clients.
Our aim is to provide our clients and affiliates the best possible quality of services based on the principles of:
The interests of clients are placed above any interest of the Company and its employees. Any information provided to clients is truthful and accurate, and information sources are always disclosed to clients.
GPB-Financial Services Ltd employees will not disclose or discuss any information related to the operations, accounts, deposits, business activities, investment preferences or any other information that may damage client interests to: another client, business associate or partner, colleague or any governmental or municipal bodies unless such disclosure is required by a law of the Cyprus Republic.
Company employees will make every effort to minimize or eliminate any risks that might affect the client. Any conflicts of interest arising between employees, the Company and clients will be disclosed to clients.
Our aim is to provide our clients and affiliates the best possible quality of services based on the principles of:
Partnership
We strive for long term relations with our clients and employees built on the principles of honesty, confidence and respect.
Responsibility
We carry out our obligations using best practices and operate based on professional business ethics.
Transparency
All of our business proposals, information and services offered to clients are comprehensive in nature and do not contain obscure and ambiguous wording or schemes.
Integrity
The decisions made by the company during the course of business, relating to its clients and its employees are free from any political or any other type of influence or pressure.
Security
We maintain all client and affiliate information highly confidential. Employees may not use client information for personal purposes.
The Company does not perform marketing activities, does not have a physical presence or tied agents, does not maintain rep-offices, nor does it otherwise solicit clients in third countries. Any services to clients in third countries are provided at the client's own exclusive initiative. Investment activities may involve different types of risk that may result in a loss of assets. GPB-Financial Services Limited does not provide legal, compliance, tax, or accounting advice.
The content contained on this website is for informational purposes. It is not and should not be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments, and may not be relied upon as a representation that any particular transaction could have necessarily been or can be effected at the stated price. The content of this website has no regard for the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any specific recipient. Access to the material contained on this website or receiving a copy of any publication does not constitute a customer relationship and no duty or liability or responsibility is incurred towards any person or entity as a result thereof.
GPB-Financial Services Limited nor any of its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents accept any liability for any direct or consequential loss or damage arising out of the use of all or any part of the information contained on the website, or the information contained herein.
In the light of the tense geopolitical situation and the introduction of a number of restrictions by competent authorities, we remind you that is a Client's responsibility to ensure that his transactions and other operations are in compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements including but not limited to sanctions imposed by any governmental or intergovernmental authority. Therefore, prior to making any transactions or other operations or where you may receive any funds or other assets you should carefully consider the relevant regulatory requirements including but not limited to sanctions, and where necessary seek professional advice regarding your rights and obligations in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Charity
GPB-Financial Services Ltd faithful to its anthropocentric philosophy has done few donations to support different sections of the Cyprus society in need. The Company is committed to its multifaceted social work by adding value in the Cypriot society.
Gazprombank embraced the Cyprus Autism Society and donated a considerable amount to support the efforts of the Society to build a brighter future for individuals with Autism.
Gazprombank embraced the Cyprus Autism Society and donated a considerable amount to support the efforts of the Society to build a brighter future for individuals with Autism.
FATCA & LEI
FATCA
The law requires foreign financial institutions (FFIs) to notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about U.S. taxpayers' offshore accounts — be they citizens or permanent residents — or face a 30 percent withholding tax on their U.S. sourced income.
Our FFI GIIN is UFD3SD.99999.SL.196
Our FFI GIIN is UFD3SD.99999.SL.196
LEI
All legal entities (including companies, trust and charities) having business relationships with GPB FS, irrespectively whether they are registered in the European Economic Area or not, must obtain a unique identifier known as LEI.
Our LEI is 213800NW35DTWHTMX505
Our LEI is 213800NW35DTWHTMX505
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