Banking and Finance

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it repurchased a total of 1,837,451 of its own shares between March 23, 2026 and March 27, 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme. During the period from ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday announced the successful completion of its participation in Global Money Week 2026, delivering a comprehensive programme of activities across Cyprus. According to ...

On a cool evening in Paphos, as the world’s top chess players gathered for one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments, a parallel conversation was unfolding about a ...

Greece and Cyprus are especially exposed to geopolitical shocks from the Middle East because tourism and shipping play an outsized role in both economies, despite a period of resilient growth, ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Monday announced that it once again secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive year of recognition. Specifically, the ...

The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response ​to surging energy costs, as its “baseline” outlook remains intact and there is no sign yet that ‌inflation ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced its Easter holiday schedule, informing investors and market participants of upcoming trading suspensions in April. The exchange stated that on April 3, 2026 and ...

European Parliament members (MEPs) have adopted new EU rules to address bank failures, aiming to protect taxpayers and depositors while minimising economic disruption. The reform establishes that the cost of ...

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) directorate-general of financial stability and resolution head Panayiota Karamanou has highlighted the need to strengthen investor confidence as a key pillar of the Savings and ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that total deposits increased by 4.7 per cent year-on-year in February 2026, while total loans recorded a 12.3 per cent annual increase. In absolute terms, ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced its decision to proceed with the early redemption of its Tier 2 Capital Notes, marking the final stage in the management of the instrument ...

European financial technology provider payabl. announced on Thursday the launch of Tap to pay, a new solution enabling businesses to accept contactless payments directly via smartphones without dedicated hardware. According ...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) this week published its second Impact Assessment Report on minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), evaluating its effects on EU banks, markets ...

Eurobank reaffirmed its strategic commitment to the shipping sector by participating as a platinum sponsor at the 2026 keynote annual event of the Propeller Club of the United States – Port of ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday announced a support package aimed at assisting livestock farmers affected by foot and mouth disease, alongside other impacted businesses and individuals. The bank ...

Cyprus banking sector mirrors EU strength despite pressures The European Banking Authority (EBA) has said that the EU and EEA banking sector remains resilient, even as geopolitical uncertainty intensifies following ...

Eurobank has announced that it has extended the deadline for applications to its voluntary exit scheme until Friday, March 28, 2026, following its initial launch on March 9, 2026. The bank had originally set ...

Eurobank S.A. has announced that its board of directors had appointed Alexandra Reich as an independent non-executive member, replacing Jawaid Mirza, who has resigned. The decision was taken at ...

Alpha Bank Cyprus announced its support as a strategic partner for the national awareness campaign “Proper Use of Medicines”, an initiative aimed at strengthening public understanding and responsible behaviour on ...

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it had repurchased 1,907,008 own shares between March 16 and March 20, 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The programme, which commenced following an ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced an agreement to acquire performing loans, deposits and selected assets and liabilities from the Cyprus Development Bank (CDB), marking a strategic move ...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently published its final report on draft implementing technical standards concerning the supervisory reporting of third-country branches under the Capital Requirements Directive VI framework. The ...

Eurobank on Friday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 in London, reinforcing its position in the private banking sector. Specifically, the bank ...

Eurobank on Friday announced that it is closely monitoring developments in Cyprus’ livestock sector following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease and the mass culling of animals across several farming units. ...