Banking and Finance

Financial integration in the euro area has improved markedly since late 2022 due to resilient market functioning, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The latest findings on ...

European investment banking and asset management group Wood & Company this week published an analysis of Greek and Cypriot banks, focusing on valuation, profitability and shareholder distributions. The report, whose ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) held its annual general meeting on Friday, bringing together shareholders to review a year marked by strong financial performance, rising dividends, and continued strategic investment ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has expanded its macroeconomic modelling toolkit to incorporate nature degradation and climate-related shocks into its regular forecasting. Indeed, ECB executive board member Philip Lane recently ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday announced the publication of a new investor guide aimed at strengthening financial literacy and protecting investors in the digital age. The ...

Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC on Friday disclosed that Eaton Vance Management had reduced its shareholding in the lender below the 3 per cent regulatory threshold, according to a formal notification ...

Greek lender Alpha Bank this week announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 20, while also reporting major international distinctions for its economic research team. The ...

President challenges foreclosure amendment citing risks to financial stability — borrowers association rejects claims of unconstitutionality Serious constitutional and institutional concerns have been raised over a new foreclosure law, following a ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported that interest rates on new housing loans declined in March, while borrowing costs for businesses remained above the euro area average. ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday released a statement recapping its 30th anniversary event, highlighting its contribution to economic development and outlining future priorities. The exchange celebrated 30 years of ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Thursday announced that it successfully launched and priced a €300 million senior preferred notes issuance under its EMTN Programme. According to a filing on the ...

The Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) has stressed that remaining proactive constitutes the most reliable safeguard against digital crime and financial fraud, urging businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. “Prevention ...

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Wednesday said that the European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June, while stressing that any ...

The Cyprus Development Bank Group (CDB) on Wednesday reported total net income of €17.2 million for 2025, marking a 25 per cent decline when compared with the €22.8 million recorded in 2024. The drop in ...

The Bank of Cyprus maintained its position as one of the strongest banking investment stories in the region during the first quarter of 2026, with both Deutsche Bank and Euroxx Securities ...

Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) chairman Marinos Christodoulides on Monday said that the institution is preparing for a new phase of privatisation, international expansion and technological modernisation. Speaking during an event ...

Investment bank UBS has issued an optimistic update on the Greek banking landscape, pointing out that it is no longer a monolith but a tale of two distinct investment paths, ...

Cyprus’ current account balance continued to improve in 2025, although ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain a significant risk for the economy’s external position, according to Eurobank research ...

Greek banks reported strong credit expansion in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing expectations that lending growth will support the country’s economic trajectory, according to published banking results and sector ...

Greek lender Eurobank and the Ktistor Group have announced a partnership to support investments in battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects of 1 to 10 MW connected to the distribution network operated ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday presented its first-quarter 2026 financial results, with chief executive Panicos Nicolaou highlighting the resilience of the Cypriot economy and signalling further strengthening of shareholder ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday reported a profit after tax of €121 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported by strong lending growth, resilient asset quality and robust capital ...

Eurobank S.A. released its interim consolidated financial statements on Monday, providing further detail on its performance following the initial publication of its financial results on last week. The comprehensive ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) launched its qualitative cyber resilience stress test (CyRST) last month, assessing how 109 major euro area banks would withstand a severe cyberattack and marking a turning ...