ANIMA Annual Forum Cyprus

Established in 2008, AstroΒank operates a network of 15 branches and business units across Cyprus, offering innovative and technologically advanced products and services tailored to the needs of its local and international clientele. AstroBank’s operations are based on four pillars: Retail, Corporate/ SME, Private Banking, and International Business Banking (IBU). A leader in backing clean energy projects, AstroBank today is helping the island achieve its green transition by funding large clean energy projects and sustainable enterprise. Since its establishment, the bank has been working on boosting competitiveness and contributing to the country’s business environment. Clients can always rely on its team of highly qualified experts to deliver customised solutions and guidance. Private banking advisers guide clients on how to build their core portfolio with equity, bonds and funds or more sophisticated products, always providing alternative investment proposals to diversify and protect. At the same time, recognising the diverse needs of its international clientele, AstroBank’s IBU has designed a suite of products and services to meet their requirements.

The Bank of Cyprus Group is the leading banking and financial services group in Cyprus, providing a wide range of financial products and services which include retail and commercial banking, finance, factoring, investment banking, brokerage, fund management, private banking, life and general insurance. The Group’s digital infrastructure is proving successful, transforming the Bank to a modern, customer-centric hub offering banking and broader financial digital products and services in Cyprus. The Group has set the foundations to enhance its organisational resilience and ESG agenda and continues to work towards building a forward-looking organisation with a clear strategy supported by effective corporate governance aligned with ESG agenda priorities, aiming to lead the transition of Cyprus to a sustainable future.

ANIMA is an international network that works towards economic integration and convergence between Europe, Middle East and Africa. ANIMA develops initiatives with the objective of making its partner countries more attractive to business and investment, improving the performance of policies and institutions, and promoting companies that create value for society. ANIMA network brings together 70 member organisations in 20 countries and more than 400 experts and partners coordinated by a team of 17 people based in France, Morocco and Lebanon.

As the flagship publication within IMH’s media brands, IN Business magazine, has a 16-year history, during which thousands of examples of good business practices by businesses and businesspeople, brands, commercial practices and developments have been showcased. The aim of IN Business was – and continues to be – the promotion of good Cypriot business. www.inbusinessnews.com

The English-language business magazine GOLD was launched in 2011 as the first monthly publication of its kind in Cyprus. Today, it has established itself as a key medium promoting Cyprus as an international business hub. GOLD boasts a unique readership comprising high-net-worth individuals, executives of international companies, and English speaking entrepreneurs—both Cypriot and foreign, male and female.