Banking and Finance

The Bank of Cyprus, along with its subsidiaries, on Monday announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Ethniki Insurance Cyprus Ltd from Ethniki Hellenic General ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 7: Cyprus has the potential to become a key location for data centres, according to Andreas Poullikkas, an ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Friday announced the repurchase of 520,200 of its own ordinary shares between April 4 and April 10, 2025, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The transactions ...

Jinius, the innovative digital platform and subsidiary of the Bank of Cyprus Group, has announced its full support for the government’s initiative to adopt electronic invoicing, positioning itself as ...

Eurobank on Friday announced the successful completion of its mandatory public offer to acquire Hellenic Bank, increasing its direct ownership stake to 98.46 per cent of the bank’s issued share ...

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, presenting a comprehensive review of the sector’s achievements and outlining strategic priorities for continued growth ...

The fifth edition of Tech Talks, a community-driven event inspired by Google’s original Tech Talks initiative, is set to take place on Monday, May 5, at 7pm. Aimed at the ...

Banks in Cyprus reduced interest rates on housing loans in February, according to comparative figures published by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Thursday. At the same time, most institutions ...

The European Commission has proposed shortening the standard securities settlement cycle from two business days to one (T+1), something which is being seen as a significant development for European capital ...

DBRS Ratings (Morningstar DBRS) has upgraded the credit ratings of two major Greek banks, Eurobank S.A. and the National Bank of Greece, raising them from BBB (low) to BBB. ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has imposed a €200,000 settlement on Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Colmex Pro Ltd for possible violations of investment services legislation. The settlement, already paid ...

Six in ten young people in Cyprus see finding a job as their biggest challenge, while a quarter are worried about the country’s future and one in five say ...

Motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus dropped 4.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, despite a rise in March, according to data released by ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced its closure on several upcoming dates in line with public and bank holidays. Investors and market participants have been informed that the exchange ...

The recently held Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum focused on the progress, opportunities, and developments related to the Cypriot economy. The event, held at the Metropolitan Club in New York ...

Larnaca and Paphos airports handled 707,304 passengers in March 2025, marking a 5.91 per cent rise compared to the same month last year. It was the strongest performance ever recorded for the January–...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a new circular addressed to all Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) regarding the updated procedure for reporting cross-border investment activity within the ...

The Industrial Turnover Index in Cyprus reached 128.1 units in January 2025, with 2021 serving as the base year set at 100 points. This marked a 5.8 per cent increase compared with January 2024, according to ...

The Cypriot economy and banking sector remain resilient despite intensifying geopolitical instability and rising global trade tensions, according to Christodoulos Patsalides, governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). In ...

Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis paid a visit to New York from April 3 to 5, as part of efforts to promote Cypriot shipping, according to an announcement released on Monday. ...

Aegean Airlines is stepping up efforts to help position Cyprus as a year-round destination, strengthening its presence on the island with a new Larnaca-Rome route and increased seat capacity. Speaking ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 31: Mike Vasiliev, CEO of AI-powered property startup Placy, is no stranger to the intersection of real estate ...

Cyprus is on a path of progress, President Nikos Christodoulides told investors in New York on Friday, as part of Cyprus’ rebranding campaign. The president was speaking during a working ...

President Nikos Christodoulides met with Jason Rickett, Head of Corporate Relations at financial services group Citi, in New York on Thursday to discuss the global financial group’s services and ...