Banking and Finance

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is projecting a €2 million budget deficit for 2025, as its proposed budget is set to be discussed during a meeting of the House finance ...

Bank employees’ union (Etyk) on Monday announced plans to distribute €25 million to former and current employees of the Bank of Cyprus who were union members in 2011. According to a report ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 20: Limassol has the highest rental prices in Cyprus, averaging €4,492 for houses, while Famagusta has the lowest, with ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday hosted an online event to Alternative Investments Funds Managers (AIFMs). The event focused on the technical and regulatory aspects of AIFMD ...

The number of Management Companies and Undertakings of Collective Investments (UCIs) in Cyprus stood at 323 during the third quarter of 2024, according to the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). In ...

Hellenic Bank on Friday issued a warning to its customers to remain vigilant against phishing scams, following a resurgence of fraudulent activities targeting its clients. The bank said that fraudsters ...

CFA Society Cyprus on Thursday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). According to the announcement, this partnership “marks a significant step ...

The latest target prices for shares of Greece’s major banks from leading international investment firms indicate a promising outlook for investors, according to a report from Stockwatch. Despite significant ...

Members of the House ethics committee on Wednesday called on the competition commission to be harsher on companies and more vigilant in its efforts to ensure healthy competition in Cyprus’ ...

Eurobank Holdings has successfully completed the issuance of Tier 2 subordinated bonds worth €400 million, attracting robust demand that reached €2 billion, according to an announcement released on Wednesday. Alongside the bond issue, ...

The Bank of Cyprus has made significant progress in implementing measures designed to alleviate financial pressures on its customers, particularly through reduced charges and lower interest rates. According to the ...

The European Banking Authority (EBA), in coordination with the European Systemic Risk Board, has released macroeconomic scenarios to assess the resilience of banks in Cyprus as part of the EU-wide 2025 ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has taken significant steps in the past two years to strengthen the financial resilience of the nation’s banking system. These measures, detailed in ...

The bill for the privatisation of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) is undergoing legal review and is expected to reach the House for a vote in February, it emerged on ...

Capital markets will continue to be influenced by the demands of the digital transition, the rise of artificial intelligence, as well as new regulatory requirements, according to CySEC chairman George ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 13: The need for enhanced collaboration between public authorities and private enterprises was emphasised during the recently held ‘...

Eurobank has finalised the sale of its 8.58 per cent stake in Demetra Holdings Plc, totalling 17,152,353 shares, to Logicom Services Limited for approximately €27 million (€1.55 per share). In a statement issued on ...

Interest rates in Cyprus continued to decline in November 2024, with home loan rates averaging 4.50 per cent, down from 4.62 per cent in October, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

Eurobank’s acquisition of Hellenic Bank is expected to conclude by the end of May, paving the way for the legal and operational merger with Eurobank Cyprus. The latest update ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) aims to maintain stable prices and a sound financial system, according to governor Christodoulos Patsalides. Speaking at the 12th Banking Forum and Fintech Expo ...

Three proposed bills aimed at enhancing consumer and business protection against abusive clauses in bank contracts will take centre stage in February as the House plenum prepares to vote on ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported that the total post-tax profits of Cypriot banks reached €952.5 million for the first nine months of 2024, compared to €602.92 million at the end ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced an increase in the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) requirement for licenced credit institutions from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent. The change, aimed ...

The total value of non-performing exposures (NPEs) in Cyprus dropped to €1.6 billion by the end of September 2024, down from €1.7 billion in June. This decrease brought the NPE ratio to 6.5 per ...