Banking and Finance

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 30 The European Researchers’ Night, under the motto “Mission Possible,” drew thousands of visitors to the Cyprus State ...

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion from investors, which could value the company at $157 billion and cement its position as one of the most valuable private companies in ...

Meta Platforms must restrict the use of personal data harvested from Facebook for targeted advertising, Europe’s top court ruled on Friday, backing privacy activist Max Schrems. Schrems took his ...

Oil prices rose further on Friday and were on track for strong weekly gains as investors weighed the prospect of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting crude flows against a ...

The rate of inflation in Cyprus hit a three-year low of 0.7 per cent in September, mainly due to the fall in oil prices. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), ...

Global stocks rose on Friday while oil prices were headed for their biggest weekly gain in two years, as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept markets on edge. With ...

The Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology of Cyprus, Demetris Skourides, attended the 8th Annual Meeting of the European Forum for Medical Advancement (EFMA) in Limassol, Cyprus. In his ...

The number of bounced cheques dropped to a paltry 23 in September, with a total value of €72,185, according to the preliminary list issued by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Specifically, ...

A delegation of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) was in Qatar this week, to discuss a range of issues including energy, infrastructure, technology and tourism. Led by ...

Bold initiatives and innovative projects are guiding the sector to a low-emission future As the European Union (EU) steps up its efforts to reach climate neutrality by 2050, the environmental impact ...

Deloitte Cyprus has issued its 13th Transparency Report, covering the period from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. This report presents the firm’s reflections on the 2024 financial year, offering valuable insights and ...

TEDxMolos Women 2024 made its mark on the local scene, taking place on September 26, at the authentic Plefsis Hall in Limassol’s Old Port. Much like the previous TEDxMolos event in ...

The rate of inflation hit a three-year low 0.7 per cent in September, mainly because of the fall in oil prices. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), the Consumer Price ...

Global stocks dipped as European and Asian share indexes broadly retreated on Thursday, while oil prices rose further as markets weighed the risk of a widening Middle East conflict. Euro ...

The value and volume of turnover in Cyprus’ retail trade saw a notable increase in August 2024 compared to August 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the retail trade ...

Oil prices rose on Thursday on investor concern that a widening Middle East conflict could disrupt crude oil flows from the region, though a stronger global supply outlook kept a ...

The European Commission on Thursday announced that it had sued Cyprus over the country’s failure to implement European Union laws regarding corporate tax. Cyprus has, according to the commission, ...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has expressed its support for the innovative e-learning initiative, the ‘ICS Academy’,  launched by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Wednesday. ICS, which represents ...

Zubr Capital announces a new investment in Larixon Classifieds, with local developments spanning Cyprus, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. As part of its commitment to uplifting up-and-coming IT and ...

Cypriot banks raised mortgage rates in August while cutting interest on one-year deposits for households, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Meanwhile, the total value ...

In recent years, Cyprus has been transforming itself from a popular tourist destination into a vibrant entrepreneurial hub. But what is driving this change, and why are so many startups ...

Bank of Cyprus has recently created the new Funding Amount Calculator, a tool that helps its clients make informed financial decisions regarding new borrowing. This is yet another action that ...

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (Kedipes) has extended its life cycle by three years, with the aim of repaying €3.54 billion in state aid by 2030. This extension followed delays caused by ...

The value and volume of turnover in Cyprus’ retail trade saw a notable increase in August 2024 compared to August 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, ...