https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/astrobank-s-record-breaking-year-€30-4m-in-profits-for-2023
AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tackles-mounting-challenges-in-migrant-crisis
As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signals openness to the return of Syrian refugees, Nicosia remains cautious in its approach, refraining from engagement with the Damascus regime. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/april-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-cameron-hepburn-leads-charge-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit
Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-serious-issues-in-collecting-unpaid-taxes-in-cyprus
An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-stumped-on-declared-cash
The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-electricity-market-struggles-amid-smart-meter-setback
Cyprus faces significant hurdles in its electricity sector, notably in establishing a fair and competitive market. This impacts consumer choice of suppliers and efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources at home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fortifying-digital-banks-and-battling-cyber-threats
The period we are going through raises serious concerns about the security of critical digital infrastructures. Among these, the most significant are those of banks, and in this direction...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-voice-cloning-raises-alarm-as-us-and-uk-forge-landmark-ai-safety-pact
A new form of deepfake technology, known as voice cloning, has recently surfaced, raising concerns about its potential misuse. OpenAI, a prominent tech company,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-russia-defies-sanctions-with-its-secret-gas-fleet
Moscow's response to Western sanctions on the Russian gas industry has revealed a strategic shift in its approach, with the creation of a 'shadow fleet' of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-territories-are-a-black-hole-for-illicit-funds
The recent update to the US-UK sanctions list, active since last April and aimed at Russia, continues to scrutinize Cypriot-based entities suspected of violating the Russian embargo. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-economic-resilience-earns-high-credit-rating-confirmation
International rating agency Morningstar DBRS has confirmed Cyprus’ BBB (high) long-term credit rating with a stable trend, noting that favourable economic prospects balance downside risks.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-march-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-flags-trade-risks-for-cyprus-economy
The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/efforts-underway-to-preserve-native-cypriot-cattle-breed
A collaborative effort among Cypriot stakeholders aims to revitalize the dwindling population of the native Cypriot cattle breed, which has faced endangerment since the mechanization of agriculture post-1960....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-are-they-afraid-of
Transparency is not merely a good thing; it is essential. However, with the exception of one, credit buyout companies seem unwilling to disclose their financial results, keeping them shrouded in secrecy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-state-held-hostage
While society was glued to shocking videos from the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, sending a message that an entire financial - and not only - fraud was staged to the detriment of the faithful, the President of the Republic visited Mount Athos. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eurobank-expands-to-india-via-cyprus
Eurobank, a leading Greek financial institution, is poised to establish a representative office in Mumbai, India's bustling financial hub, signaling its strategic foray into the Indian market. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/filipino-seafarers-return-home-after-surviving-yemen-missile-attack
Eleven Filipino seafarers finally reached the shores of the Philippines on Tuesday, nearly a week after enduring a harrowing missile attack by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-a-familiar-economic-space-for-greece
In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas, Greece's Central Bank Governor, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, sheds light on various aspects of the country's monetary policy and economic landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-target-intellexa-over-cyber-spyware
The United States has issued sanctions against Intellexa, linked to the black van, and other entities as part of cybersecurity principles, as revealed in a post on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's website.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-survey-cybersecurity-tops-global-cros-concerns
EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-judge-denies-trump-s-request-to-delay-$450m-payment
A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to temporarily halt the state's attorney-general from collecting a $450 million judgment while he appeals a civil fraud ruling....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-role-do-banks-ultimately-play
Are banks merely financial entities providing a range of services to the public and businesses, solely driven by profit for shareholders? Banks serve as the heart of our economic and social systems, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/february-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-european-banking-authority
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. A newsletter issue from Treppides is an essential tool for those who are engaged in the broader financial and business sector, as one can find through the pages all the important and current developments, as well as the latest news relating to financial, audit and assurance, tax as well as legal services....
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.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crisis-looms-over-vital-energy-project-in-cyprus
In a dramatic turn of events, the consortium behind Cyprus's largest energy project, the Vasilikos F.A. terminal, is sending ominous signals of a possible rupture with the Republic of Cyprus....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-charts
A recent analysis by the Mercer CFA Institute has identified European nations as leaders in global pension systems. The Netherlands secures the top spot in the rankings, with Iceland and Denmark following closely behind....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-study-finds-potential-adverse-effects-from-covid-vaccines
A recent study examining nearly 100 million vaccinated individuals across eight countries reaffirmed the known links between COVID-19 vaccines and certain adverse effects....
