Banking and Finance

BBF is widely recognised as a leader among the top three development companies in Cyprus, specialising in high-end residential and commercial developments. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, with additional branches in ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported an increase in bounced cheques during the first quarter of 2024, when compared to the same period of the previous year. According ...

Valentina Georgiadou has been appointed as the new Financial Commissioner, vacating her previous role as Deputy Financial Commissioner, according to an announcement made on Wednesday. Following a cabinet meeting on ...

The Neocleous Tower, an office building located in the centre of Limassol, will set new standards for environment-focused, commercial real estate in Cyprus. ‘Our idea to develop a ‘green’ sustainable ...

“At Freedom Finance Europe, we’re not just driven by ESG principles; we’re motivated by a profound respect for Cyprus and its people. Our commitment to promoting Cyprus’ sports, ...

UBS (UBSG.S) on Tuesday announced it was launching a new share buyback programme of up to $2 billion, with up to half being completed in 2024. The scheme will begin on ...

The ability to secure financing is a pivotal step for business growth, whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to expand an existing one. The process can seem ...

By Nicolas Christodoulides, Senior ESG Analyst BOC is focusing its efforts on fighting climate change, which is the biggest challenge that humanity faces Stainability is often defined as meeting the ...

Because of the assortment of trade impediments in the financial trade industry, arranged shippers are regularly mindful of the challenges related to utilizing financial trade associations. Along these lines, specialists ...

A multilayered matrix of goals and actions gives Hellenic Bank the lead in ESG strategy Committed as it is to promoting environmental sustainability and social resilience, Hellenic Bank has taken ...

With the message ‘a better tomorrow’, the company aims to consistently leave a positive imprint on the country For Lidl Cyprus, Corporate Social Responsibility has been an integral part of ...

Our commitment is our adherence to the UN’s Principles of Responsible Banking, a unique framework for sustainable banking developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations ...

“They have the power and responsibility to tackle big issues like climate change, inequality and social injustice. They need to shake up how they operate, not just to meet the ...

As Europe seeks to hold its ground against economic rivals, politicians think they have a secret weapon: the untapped savings of its citizens. From Italy selling government bonds to households, ...

Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in the next one to two years to connect the wave of central bank digital currencies now in development to ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 25: The European Commission recently released a report highlighting Cyprus’ economy as on a positive trajectory, forecasting growth ...

By Maria Demertzis Inflation in the euro area has declined convincingly from the very high levels seen in the past couple of years. The rate is expected to be 2.3 per ...

CBC governor Constantinos Herodotou on Friday addressed the “Digital Financial Literacy: the Way Forward” conference, held by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The conference aimed to explore the multifaceted ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has decided to maintain the countercyclical buffer rate at 1 per cent, with effect from June 2, 2024. According to a statement by the CBC, “in accordance ...

The PwC Cyprus Foundation participated for the second consecutive year in an initiative that sought to promote financial literacy among the youth, held during Global Money Week, which took place ...

Total deposits in Cyprus saw a significant net increase of €65.4 million in February 2024, rebounding from a substantial decrease of €366 million during the previous month, according to a report on deposits ...

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Constantinos Herodotou on Thursday utilised the second educational video by the CBC to emphasise the vital importance of digital financial literacy in today’s ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday met with the advisory committee on tax reform, asking that progress on this matter be accelerated, in order to reap any benefits at the earliest ...

The recent annual tourism conference, organised by the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) with the support of Hellenic Bank, focused on discussing the future of Cyprus’ tourism industry and ...