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1. Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-businesses-go-greener-as-hundreds-certified-in-nationwide-esg-initiative

Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....

2. S&P Global Ratings upgrades Freedom24 outlook to positive, citing stronger risk management

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/s-p-global-ratings-upgrades-freedom24-outlook-to-positive-citing-stronger-risk-management

S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., operating under the Freedom24 brand, from stable to positive, while affirming its 'B+/B' long- and short-term issuer credit ratings....

3. Cypriots rush to borrow as rates drop, but are banks repeating old mistakes?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-rush-to-borrow-as-rates-drop-but-are-banks-repeating-old-mistakes

As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...

4. Freedom Holding Corp. Reaches $10 Billion Valuation on Record Share Price

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-reaches-$10-billion-valuation-on-record-share-price

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, reached an important milestone as its market capitalization surpassed $10 billion on Wednesday, May 14. ...

5. Cypriot banks on the rise as credit upgrades could mean cheaper loans for all

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-banks-on-the-rise-as-credit-upgrades-could-mean-cheaper-loans-for-all

Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....

6. Moody’s upgrades Bank of Cyprus to A3

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/moody-s-upgrades-bank-of-cyprus-to-a3

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term deposit rating to A3 from Baa1 and revised its outlook to stable....

7. Cyprus means business: Christodoulides wraps up high-stakes U.S. investment tour

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-means-business-christodoulides-wraps-up-high-stakes-u-s-investment-tour

Cyprus Means Business: Christodoulides Wraps Up High-Stakes U.S. Investment Tour Subtitle: ...

8. Cyprus surges ahead amid global economic headwinds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-surges-ahead-amid-global-economic-headwinds

It’s hard to overstate the progress Cyprus has made in recent years. Once overshadowed by economic turmoil, the island has emerged as a standout in the Mediterranean, blending resilience with opportunity....

9. Cyprus gets credit rating boost: What it means for the economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-credit-rating-boost-what-it-means-for-the-economy

Cyprus received a major financial boost as credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS upgraded the country’s credit rating to A (low) from BBB (high), marking a key step in the country’s economic progress. ...

10. Bank of Cyprus upgraded to investment grade by Fitch

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bank-of-cyprus-upgraded-to-investment-grade-by-fitch

The Bank of Cyprus has just hit another major milestone—Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bank to investment grade, marking the third global rating agency to do so. ...

11. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 57% surge in Q3 revenue, hits $9 billion market cap milestone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-reports-57-surge-in-q3-revenue-hits-$9-billion-market-cap-milestone

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....

12. The Vatican, politics, and our underwater cable: A humorous take on Cyprus life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-vatican-politics-and-our-underwater-cable-a-humorous-take-on-cyprus-life

I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems....

13. Tariffs, reforms, and rate cuts: 2025’s economic balancing act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tariffs-reforms-and-rate-cuts-2025-s-economic-balancing-act

As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....

14. Moody’s Nick Hill on financial risks and opportunities for 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/moody-s-nick-hill-on-financial-risks-and-opportunities-for-2025

In an insightful conversation with Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Nick Hill discusses the key macroeconomic risks and opportunities facing the region in 2025....

15. Geopolitical turbulence presents a looming threat to 2025 economic growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/geopolitical-pressures-threaten-2025-recovery

Speaking at the 20th Economist Conference in Nicosia, Nick Hill highlighted the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges shaping the global financial environment....

16. Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership

The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....

17. Cyprus receives major credit rating boost from Moody’s

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-receives-major-credit-rating-boost-from-moody-s

Last Friday, Moody’s delivered a major endorsement of Cyprus’ economic progress, upgrading its credit rating by two notches, from Baa2 to A3, with a stable outlook, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas. ...

18. 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. ...

19. Banks see boost from ECB rate cuts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-see-boost-from-ecb-rate-cuts

The Association of the Cyprus Banks (ACB) said on Thursday that it sees further progress in the economy, driven by the reduction of interest rates......

20. Cyprus gains investor confidence as economic reforms and US ties bolster growth

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gains-investor-confidence-as-economic-reforms-us-ties-bolster-growth

International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......

21. Cyprus achieves first A-level credit rating in major milestone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-achieves-first-a-level-credit-rating-in-major-milestone

Scope Ratings has upgraded Cyprus's credit rating to A- from BBB+, marking the country's first A-level rating from a major credit agency....

22. Cyprus credit rating upgrade: A boon for investors, but what about citizens?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-credit-rating-upgrade-a-boon-for-investors-but-what-about-citizens

Cyprus has recently received good news from the credit rating agency Capital Intelligence (CI), which upgraded the country’s credit ratings, according to Kathimerinni's Dorita Yiannakou. ...

23. Cyprus' credit rating upgraded due to strong economy and lower debt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-credit-rating-upgraded-due-to-strong-economy-and-lower-debt

Rating Agency Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook....

24. Moody’s sees positive outlook for Hellenic Bank following Eurobank deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moody-s-sees-positive-outlook-for-hellenic-bank-following-eurobank-deal

Moody’s upgraded Hellenic Bank’s credit rating to Baa2 from Baa3 on Wednesday, citing the recent acquisition of a 56% stake by Eurobank S.A. The agency also revised the bank's outlook to positive. ...

25. Cypriot bank officials to present AML progress in U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-bank-officials-to-present-aml-progress-in-u-s

Top officials from four major Cypriot banks are headed to the U.S. on Sept. 16 to present updates on their progress in anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, sanctions enforcement, and foreign account management. ...

26. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-to-engage-with-top-investors-in-london

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

27. Eurobank Cyprus reports €105.7M net profit for H1 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-cyprus-reports-€105-7m-net-profit-for-h1-2024

Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....

28. Cyprus banks receive upgrades, signal economic resilience

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-banks-receive-upgrades-signal-economic-resilience

In a series of significant upgrades for Cypriot banks, Fitch Ratings has elevated the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank's credit ratings, underscoring a positive trajectory for the country's financial sector, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

29. 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+'. ...

30. Standard & Poor’s upgrades Bank of Cyprus rating

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/standard-poor-s-upgrades-bank-of-cyprus-rating

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term issuer rating to BB+, just one notch below investment-grade status, and assigned a positive outlook. This comes shortly after the upgrade of Cyprus’ long-term rating to BBB+, also with a positive outlook....

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