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1. It was a low bar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/it-was-a-low-bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...

2. New lending boosted by interest rates and government plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans

A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....

3. Trump’s tariff plans could hurt Cyprus’ economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-plans-could-hurt-cyprus-economy

The looming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stirred concern across the Eurozone, and Cyprus is no exception....

4. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-under-fire-how-public-pressure-forced-a-shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

5. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bank-of-cyprus-rolls-out-support-measures-for-vulnerable-groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

6. Parliament rejects AKEL’s 5% bank tax bill after tense showdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/parliament-rejects-akel-s-5-bank-tax-bill-after-tense-showdown

A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...

7. DBRS Morningstar: Cyprus shows strong recovery in tackling bad loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dbrs-morningstar-cyprus-shows-strong-recovery-in-tackling-bad-loans

Cyprus is starting to see some positive shifts in its financial sector, particularly when it comes to tackling non-performing loans (NPLs) – loans that borrowers have stopped paying. ...

8. New EU rules open Cyprus's troubled loan market to foreign investors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-rules-open-cyprus-s-troubled-loan-market-to-foreign-investors

In a move that could reshape Cyprus's financial landscape, Parliament recently passed a European Directive that makes it easier for foreign investors to buy non-performing loans (NPLs) in the country....

9. CBC urges banks to show social responsibility despite sector’s strength

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cbc-urges-banks-to-show-social-responsibility-despite-sector-s-strength

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...

10. ECB to review AKEL’s proposed bank tax amid financial concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-to-review-akel-s-proposed-bank-tax-amid-financial-concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to evaluate a proposed "windfall tax" on banks, commonly associated with the leftist political party AKEL, in Cyprus. ...

11. Cyprus banks hike mortgage rates as new loans drop by a third in August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-hike-mortgage-rates-as-new-loans-drop-by-a-third-in-august

Banks in Cyprus raised the interest rates on home loans in August, while reducing the interest rates offered on household deposits, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Wednesday....

12. Tighter lending rules for businesses while household loans remain steady

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tighter-lending-rules-for-businesses-while-household-loans-remain-steady

Cypriot banks made it harder for businesses to get loans in the second quarter of 2024, while lending rules for households stayed the same, according to a new survey by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

13. Homebuyers face mounting debts as developers' loans go unpaid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/homebuyers-face-mounting-debts-as-developers-loans-go-unpaid

14. ECB set to cut key interest rate by 0.25% in upcoming meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-set-to-cut-key-interest-rate-by-0-25-in-upcoming-meeting

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to reduce its key interest rate by 0.25% on Thursday, according to most economists in Greece and the Eurozone....

15. Cyprus seeks solutions for property buyers 'in limbo' after court ruling

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-solutions-for-property-buyers-in-limbo-after-court-ruling

The government is working to help property buyers who are now in a difficult situation after the Court of Appeal ruled the 2015 Real Estate Transfer and Mortgage Law unconstitutional....

16. ECB concerned over Cypriot bank profit tax proposal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-concerned-over-cypriot-bank-profit-tax-proposal

In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....

17. Fitch elevates Hellenic Bank’s credit rating

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fitch-elevates-hellenic-bank-s-credit-rating

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Hellenic Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+', with stable outlook and its Viability Rating (VR) to 'bbb-' from 'bb+'. ...

18. Banks contribute over €854M in taxes amid controversy over proposed levy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-contribute-over-€854m-in-taxes-amid-controversy-over-proposed-levy

In the last seven years (2017-2023), Cypriot banks have collectively paid more than €854 million in income tax, special taxes, and VAT, according to a report by Panayiotis Rouglas in last Sunday's Kathimerini....

19. KEDIPES sends first approvals for mortgage-to-rent scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-sends-first-approvals-for-mortgage-to-rent-scheme

State-owned asset management company, KEDIPES began sending the first approvals for eligible borrowers as part of the government-funded mortgage-to-rent scheme....

20. Agency reports strong start to 2024, continues paying off state debt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agency-reports-strong-start-to-2024-continues-paying-off-state-debt

KEDIPES, Cyprus' state-owned asset management agency, announced a €144 million cash inflow for the first quarter of 2024. The agency also made a €140 million repayment to the state, bringing the total repayment to €1.3 billion since it started in September 2018....

21. ECB to implement first interest rate cut

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ecb-to-implement-first-interest-rate-cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....

22. Former Central Bank Governor reflects on achievements and future plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-central-bank-governor-reflects-on-achievements-and-future-plans

In an exclusive interview with Andreas Kimitris of Kathimerini, former Cyprus Central Bank Governor Constantinos Herodotou delved into various aspects of his tenure and the hurdles encountered during his term. ...

23. KEDIPES introduces plan to help borrowers repay home loans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kedipes-introduces-plan-to-help-borrowers-repay-home-loans

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at assisting borrowers in repaying their home loans....

24. Finance Minister extends rent program to assist more homeowners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-extends-rent-program-to-assist-more-homeowners

The Cabinet has approved an expansion of beneficiaries for the Rent Relief Program against Installments, announced Finance Minister Makis Keravnos after the body's session. ...

25. Business loans drop, home loans steady

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/business-loans-drop-home-loans-steady

The Central Bank of Cyprus reported on Wednesday that the net demand for corporate loans continued to decrease in the last quarter of 2023, marking a consistent downward trend since the first quarter of 2022, although at a slower pace than anticipated earlier in the year....

26. KEDIPES successfully sells €58.4M portfolio to reduce debt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kedipes-successfully-sells-€58-4m-portfolio-to-reduce-debt

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES) announced Thursday the successful completion of a sale of performing and restructured loan portfolios to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, with a combined gross book value of €58.4 million as of December 31, 2022....

27. Cyprus banks push for green standards with ESG certification

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-push-for-green-standards-with-esg-certification

Artemis Credit Bureau, a subsidiary of the Association of Cyprus Banks, announced it will launch an interbank project for the corporate certification on ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) criteria. ...

28. Phone ringing, debt ignored: Cyprus faces loan repayment hurdles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phone-ringing-debt-ignored-cyprus-faces-loan-repayment-hurdles

Despite efforts to reduce Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in Cyprus, the lingering burden continues to weigh heavily on the country's economy and society....

29. Banks urged to accelerate loan restructurings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-urged-to-accelerate-loan-restructurings

The governor of the Central Bank has shed light on the strategy for restructuring Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and navigating credit risk management....

30. Parliament passes law to remove property restrictions in Occupied Areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-passes-law-to-remove-property-restrictions-in-occupied-areas

In a unanimous decision, the Plenary Session of the Greek Parliament passed a law abolishing the right of encumbrance of ''memorandum'' on properties held by banks and credit acquisition companies, located in the occupied territories. ...

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