Cyprus Professional Services Conference

Managing Director, Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm

Melina Pyrgou is the Managing director of Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm. She is an experienced lawyer with 29 years of experience in various firms, including Kinanis Pyrgou & Co as Partner and PwC as Director of Legal Services. She is an experienced corporate lawyer with strong interpersonal and organisation skills, leading a talented team and recognised in “Legal 500” EMEA 2020 as “Recommended Lawyer” in the areas of Commercial, Corporate and M&A. She is an active citizen serving on the Boards of the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency, the Cyprus Legal Council and the Health Insurance Organisation.

Chairwoman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

Demetra Kalogerou (BSc, MSc, MPhil) is the Chairwoman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, the public independent supervisory authority responsible for the overall supervision of the securities market in Cyprus. From November of 2012 until February of 2021, Mrs. Kalogerou was a member of the Cyprus Public Audit Oversight Boar that supervises auditors and audit firms. Furthermore, from September 2013 to June 2014, she served as a member of the then tripartite Resolution Authority together with the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus. Previously she served as a Senior Officer of the Cyprus Stock Exchange. Overall she has more than 15 years of experience in the financial sector. 

Member of the National Economy and Competitiveness Council

Andreas Assiotis is Group Chief Economist of Hellenic Bank Company Ltd, one of the three systemic banks in Cyprus, where he directs economic analysis and research. Andreas is also a member of the National Economic and Competitiveness Council of Cyprus and the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the country’s Long Term Economic Strategy. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Blockchain Technologies Center. He has published several journals in the areas of macroeconomics, economic development and growth. He has held both academic and consultancy positions to domestic and international organizations.

 President, Cyprus Bar Association

Dr. Christos Ph. Clerides is the President of the Cyprus Bar. He is a Professor of Law and Head of the Department of Law of Frederick University. He is co-founder of Phoebus Christos Clerides and Associates LLC with his father, now deceased, ex Minister of Justice and Member of the House of Representatives. Dr. Clerides was elected as a member of the House of Representatives 2001-2006. He is a holder of an LL. B Hons (1976) and LL.M 1997 in Maritime Law and Insurance, University College, London and a Ph.D holder in European Law of Kings College (1981). He has been practising in Law since 1982 and he is a litigation advocate

President, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus

Demetris S. Vakis holds a BSc. in Computer Science and Accounting (Joint Honours) and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). He serves on KPMG’s Executive Committee and heads KPMG’s Markets which encompasses marketing and sales support. He has extensive experience both in Audit and in Advisory. He is the president of the Council of ICPAC and first vice chairman of the Board of the Employers and Industrialists Federation of Cyprus (OEB). Also he is the President of the Cyprus-Hungary Business Association and a member of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors of Cyprus. Demetris also serves on the Board of the Tech Faculty of the ICAEW.

Director General, Association of Cyprus Banks

Michael Kammas is since January 2006 the Director General of the Association of Cyprus Banks, a Member of the Executive Committee of the European Banking Federation (EBF), Brussels and a Member of the General Assembly of the European Money Markets Institute (EMMI). Since May 20017 he is also the Chair of the Audit, Budget, and Risk Committee of the EBF. He has been active in academic and professional education, both in Cyprus and in the US. Michael holds a BA Economics and an MA Economics, from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois, USA and a PhD in Economics from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Invest Cyprus

Michalis P. Michael is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency since January 2018. He has a long professional career in business and audit services. Michalis has been actively involved with public life since his early career. Formerly, he served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (1996-2000), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Organisation of Land Development (2000-2003), Member of the Committee for the Supervision and Development of Cooperative Societies (2003-2013). He was also Member of the Board of Directors of The Cyprus University of Technology (2014-2016), where he held the position of Vice-President (July 2016-2018). Michalis is a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Christos Vasiliou is the Managing Director of KPMG in Cyprus since 2019. He worked with KPMG UK between 1991 and 1994. He joined KPMG in Cyprus in 1994 and became a Partner in 1999. Christos has been involved with the audit of large financial institutions including major banks, insurance companies and investment funds. He also headed several advisory projects in the financial services sector. He was appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of KPMG in Cyprus between 2016-2018. He also heads the Advisory Unit of the Firm. He is heavily involved in the set-up and advisory of various Cyprus investment funds and fund managers. He has delivered a number of seminars on the funds industry in Cyprus. He is also a founding member of CIFA and a member of the board of directors of ICPAC.

CEO, PwC Cyprus

Evgenios Evgeniou is the CEO and Senior Partner of PwC Cyprus. He is also a member of the EMEA Leadership Team of PwC. He started his career with PwC in London in 1990 and was admitted to partnership in 2001. He has worked with PwC in London and on short secondment in Athens and Moscow. Evgenios is a member of the National Board for Research and Innovation (NBRI), a member of the council of the University of Cyprus, the ICAEW contact member for Cyprus and President of the Cyprus-Russia Business Association. He is a member of the Board of Junior Achievement Cyprus and member of the Advisory Board of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) at the University of Cyprus. He has graduated from Imperial College London and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

CEO, Baker Tilly South East Europe

Marios Klitou is the CEO of Baker Tilly South East Europe (Baker Tilly firms in Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Greece) and member of the Board of Directors of Baker Tilly International, President of the Cyprus – Romania Business Association and Honorary Consul of The Republic of Romania in Cyprus. Mr. Klitou is fellow of the ICAEW and the ACCA and of the ICPAC. He is a member of the CAFR and of the CECCAR. In the last 20 years he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the following: Cyprus Development Bank Ltd, Central Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency, State of Health Services Organisation of Cyprus (Okypy). He has been a member of the Council of Economic Advisers of the President of the Republic of Cyprus

Incoming CEO, Deloitte in Cyprus

Pieris Markou is the incoming CEO of Deloitte in Cyprus from 1 June 2021, having previously served as the Tax & Legal Leader. He is a UK graduate, fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He is currently the Vice President of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and a member of the ICPAC Council since 2014 having previously assumed many professional roles within ICPAC, including Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Tax and VAT Committees. Pieris is also a board member of the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

CEO, Grant Thornton Cyprus

As of 1 January 2011, Stavros is the CEO of Grant Thornton in Cyprus. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He trained and qualified the UK and has a BSc (Honours) in Business Finance and Economics. During his time with Grant Thornton in the United Kingdom, Stavros obtained considerable experience in financial due diligence in connection with acquisitions and fundraising, flotations and public company transactions. He is actively involved in community work by mentoring young individuals of various backgrounds and from different industries.

Chairman, EY Cyprus

Stavros Pantzaris is the Chairman of EY Cyprus having served as Country Managing Partner during the period 2015 – 2020. He has over 30 years of experience in Assurance and Advisory Business Services as well as in leading buy-side due diligence projects. Stavros holds a B.Eng. degree (Hons) in Engineering with Industrial Management and is a fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). He currently sits on the Board of Directors of ICPAC, the Cyprus Employers and Industrialist Federation, the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Cyprus Seeds.

Partner, Kinanis LLC  

Andri Michael is a lawyer, partner at Kinanis LLC. She has joined the firm in 2005 and her main areas of practice, for over 10 years, included corporate law, banking and finance, funds and capital markets. For the past few years, Andri has been leading the Financial Services and Funds department of Kinanis LLC focusing mainly on legal advisory, formation and regulatory compliance for collective investment structures and other licensed entities.  She also specialises on legal advice and support for international clients for listings on capital markets as well as on legal consulting for blockchain matters.  Andri holds an Undergraduate (LL. B) and Postgraduate Degree in Law (LL.M) from the University of Southampton, UK and was admitted to the Cyprus Bar Association in 2004. She has been a member of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) since 2014 where she has actively participated in various subcommittee. She is also a holder of the Advanced Certificate of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Managing Partner, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Elias Neocleous is the Managing Partner of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, Cyprus’s largest and most internationally recognised law firm. He is a graduate of Oxford University and a barrister of the Inner Temple, and was admitted to the Cyprus Bar in 1993. Elias has more than twenty five years’ experience of successfully leading legal teams dealing with large, complex cross-border transactions, including many of the most important and innovative transactions in Cyprus in recent years. His main areas of practice are banking and finance, comp any matters, intellectual property law, international trade, tax and trusts and estate planning. Elias is frequently invited to speak at international legal conferences, and he has many publications to his credit in the fields of corporate, taxation and trust law.

Co-Managing Partner, Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

George Mountis is the Co-Managing Partner at Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants and Head of the firm’s Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation department. He has professional experience in various fields of commercial, banking, and corporate litigation, with particular expertise in shareholder disputes, commercial and corporate fraud, interim orders, liquidation proceedings and disputes in relation to international and domestic Trusts. George also advises high net worth individuals and family businesses on succession planning. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCiArb) and an Accredited Mediator (CEDR). He holds an LLB (Hons) from University of Kent at Canterbury, an LLM from London School of Economics & Political Science and a Diploma on Economics of Competition Law from Kings College London. 

Managing Partner, SCORDIS, PAPAPETROU & Co LLC

Kyriacos Scordis holds an LL.B. (Hons) and an LL.M. (Hons) in International Business Transactions from UCL, London. He qualified as a Barrister with Lincoln’s Inn in 1994 and as an Advocate in Cyprus in 1995. He has been practicing as a member of Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC since then and is currently the firm’s Managing Partner. Kyriacos has extensive experience and expertise both in international litigation and arbitration as well as on tax, corporate and commercial matters. Handled claims or appeared before arbitral Tribunals or Courts in Cyprus, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, the UK and the US, including multi-billion dollar cases: RICO claim, shareholder disputes and corporate/commercial claims. He also advises on a variety of corporate matters including cross-border sales & acquisitions of Cyprus and non-Cyprus assets, shareholder agreements, structuring international acquisitions, trusts, escrow arrangements and tax.

General Manager, Trident Trust Company (Cyprus) Limited

Andreas Mercouri is the General Manager of Trident Trust Cyprus, with overall responsibility for the strategy and day-to-day operations of the Cyprus business. Andreas also serves on the Board of a number of client structures. He joined in 2009 following his previous employment where he has over 6 years’ experience working on specialist corporate recovery and insolvency cases, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of formal insolvency and corporate recovery assignments across various industry sectors in fast-moving business environments. Andreas also worked within the financial investigations’ division of this global firm. Andreas holds a BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Financial Management from Loughborough University in the UK and is also a Fellow Chartered Accountant licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales.

Managing Director of Bizserve Consultants and President of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association

Christophoros Koutouroussis joined Bizserve Consultants Ltd as Managing Director in April 2007 following a 10-year career in the Cyprus banking sector, specializing in private and retail banking.  He is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Firm as well as its business development affairs by undertaking presentations and road shows to potential overseas markets and also participating in various international forums, often as speaker. Since February 2013 he is involved with the Cyprus Fiduciary Association, starting as Chairman of its International Business Committee, moving on to Director of the Board, Vice President and since October 2019 President of the Association. Chris spent his academic life in the UK.  He holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Warwick, an MSc in Finance & Economics from Queen Mary and Westfield College of the University of London and an MBA from Warwick Business School.

CPA, CEO, CPM

Costas Christoforou joined CPM as General Manager in 2005. Under his leadership, CPM has developed into a leading international service provider operating from Cyprus and offering the best possible tailor-made corporate management and administration solutions to institutional, corporate and private clients. Costas has extensive experience in international business environments, both in Europe and in the USA, particularly in the fields of audit, tax, company administration and investment services.

Vice-Chairman, Totalserve Management Ltd

George Economides is the Vice-Chairman of Totalserve Management Limited. He is also a Partner at E & G Economides LLC, an affiliated full-service law firm based in Cyprus. George obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Westminster. Further to his studies, he has gained extensive experience in accounting, auditing and tax matters with a leading Cyprus accountancy firm. George is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association, a member of the Individual Tax and Private Client Committee of the IBA and an active member of the ITPA and STEP. George has also been recognized by the Legal500, a leading legal directory and over the years, has co-authored various publications on consecutive occasions as regards to M&A, lending & finance and technology/digital business

Managing Director, Opus Group Holdings Ltd

Marina Pittalis is the Managing Director of the Opus Group of Companies (“Opus”).   She joined Opus in 2005 and oversees its operations.  She has vast experience in international and corporate trade finance sectors prior to joining Opus, having worked for a multinational group that is a global force in trade finance industry and quoted on London Stock Exchange. She has special interest in the management and protection of image rights of high-profile personalities.  She is a member of several bodies, including the International Fiscal Association (IFA), International Tax Planning Association (ITPA), International Bar Association (IBA), LawInSport, Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), and International Business Structuring Association (IBSA). She is also the Vice President of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association, the head of Women of IFA Network (WIN), Cyprus branch, and is a speaker at international conferences and forums. Marina studied in UK and holds an MBA degree with specialisation in Finance.

Director, International Banking, Bank of Cyprus

Harris is the Director International Banking of Bank of Cyprus and has under his supervision the IBUs, a specifically designed network of Units specialised in servicing the Bank's international clients in Cyprus, and the Representative Offices. He joined the Bank in 1992 as Management Trainee. Before assuming his duties as Director he served the Bank as Cards Marketing Manager, then as Manager of Cards Center, Manager IBUs Nicosia and as Manager International Banking Network. Harris holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK and an MBA in Marketing Management from City Business School, London, UK.

General Manager, International Banking, Hellenic Bank

Kiki Papadopoulou is the General Manager of International Banking at Hellenic Bank since May 2019, member of the Executive Team. She holds a BA/MA in Engineering and Management from the University of Cambridge. Mrs Papadopoulou is a member of ICAEW, ICPA Cyprus and the Public Register of Certified Persons. During 1994 – 1998 she worked at Deloitte & Touche London and then joined D&T Cyprus as Senior Manager. She later moved to Bank of Cyprus where she served in various posts including being the Senior Manager of the Restructuring & Recoveries Division. She joined Hellenic Bank in 2015 as GM of the Business Division. In 2016, she assumed the duties of GM of the Arrears Management Division and following the decision to spin off the Division’s operations, she took the position of Country Manager of APS Cyprus, the first distressed debt servicer in Cyprus.

General Manager, International Business Banking, Eurobank Cyprus

Stephanos has over 20 years of banking experience, working initially in a financial institution in London for a period of three years, handling a portfolio of clients mainly involved in the real estate sector. In 2000 he returned to Cyprus and worked for six years at a local Bank, managing the Credit Department of the International Business Banking Division. In 2007, he joined Eurobank Cyprus, managing the International Business Division, including the Bank’s network. At present, he holds the position of General Manager and his area of responsibility covers the following areas: the International business clients segment, the banking center network, and the development of affluent banking clients segment. Stephanos holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Essex and an MSc in Insurance and Risk Management from the City Business School.

Partner, In charge of Fund Services, PwC Cyprus and Chairman of Cyprus Investment Funds Association

Andreas Yiasemides is a Partner at PwC and in charge of the Fund Services of the organisation. On his graduation from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in Economics, he joined PwC in 1999 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (FCA). He continued his career with the Bank of Cyprus, holding various positions including heading the Custody and Trusts Unit. He then moved on to an organisation of professional services where he set up and led the Fund Services Unit. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Cyprus and of the Central Bank of Cyprus and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Investment Fund Association (CIFA). He is also a member of the Cyprus National Advisory Council of the Charter Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

Director, Financial Services, Funds and Capital Markets, Prountzos & Prountzos LLC | EY Law

Andria Koukounis is a Director in the Financial Services, Funds and Capital Markets. She is an experienced banking and finance law practitioner with a particular focus on commercial transactions, project financing and restructuring deals. She regularly advises financial institutions on legal and regulatory issues and represents them in contentious proceedings. She is a member of the CIFA Legal and Regulatory Committee. Andria has extensive experience in establishing Alternative Investment Funds and representing regulated entities including Fund Managers, Electronic Money Institutions and Payment Institutions during the licensing stage and throughout their operations. She is also frequently engaged in providing legal advisory support to Alternative Investment Fund Managers who are active in a number of jurisdictions through the passporting regime.

Chief Executive Officer, MAP S.Platis Group

Demetris Taxitaris is the Chief Executive Officer of MAP S.Platis, a leading consulting Group in the provision of solutions in licensing, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management, human resources, regulatory technology, information technology, business resilience, information security including cybersecurity, governance, executive training and innovation to regulated and other firms. In the past, he worked at Bank of Cyprus as Head of Asset Management with local and international clients, individuals and institutionals, across all industries. Prior to that, Demetris worked at Deloitte in London where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, becoming a member of the ICAEW. Demetris is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (‘ICPAC’), the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (‘CIFA’) and the Association of Cyprus International Financial Firms (‘ACIFF’).

Board Member, Audit and Asset Management Services, KPMG in Cyprus

Michalis Vasiliou is a Board Member offering audit services at KPMG in Cyprus and is the incoming Head of the Asset Management department from June 2021. Michalis graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance and is a Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). He primarily services groups operating within the investment funds and financial services sector.  Michalis is a member of the IFRG team at KPMG in Cyprus, providing technical support on the correct application of IFRSs requirements. He is a presenter for IFRS seminars to the staff of KPMG, to clients and the public through KPMG Academy. He is also the Chairman of the Investment Funds committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cyprus (ICPAC) and a member of the Funds Administration committee of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA).

Board Member, Invest Cyprus

Spyros Vassiliou is a Member of the Board of Directors of Invest Cyprus since 2019 and a member of the Cyprus Bar Association. He served as the CEO of P.I. Provident Investments Ltd and he is the Founder of the Law Firm Spyros Vassiliou & Associates LLC and Managing Partner of P.C.S. Provident Corporate Services Ltd. With more than 15 years of experience in both the Legal and Financial sectors, Spyros provides advice and counsel to private and corporate clients, focusing on corporate & commercial law, trusts, estate, tax planning, and IP rights. He is also well established in cross-border commercial litigation. He is passionate about Fin-Tech, mainly niche products and structures, and has a long-established business presence in technology and innovation-oriented markets. An international speaker promoting Cyprus and sophisticated solutions and structures to High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Institutional Investors worldwide.

Senior Manager, Risk Advisory, Funds Advisory Services, Deloitte in Cyprus

Theodora Economides is a Senior Manager within the Risk Advisory Department of Deloitte in Cyprus, specialising in Financial Institutions, as well as European Investment Firms, Investment Funds and Fund Managers. She has many years of experience in regulatory compliance and strategy with a focus on policies, compliance and disclosures. Theodora holds a BSc in Economics from University College London (UCL) and an MPhil in Real Estate Finance from the University of Cambridge. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). She is also a member of ICPAC Funds Committee and CIFA Alternative Investment Funds Committee.

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Through its representation of ten member banks, that hold more than 90% of market share and provide a full range of banking services, the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) is the voice of the Cyprus banking system. The organization aims to promote best practices for the interest of the banking sector and the local economy. The ACB is a non-profit organization through which common positions are formulated and promoted on banking and financial issues, when local legislative and governmental policies are determined. In communicating the industry’s views, the ACB cooperates closely with the Central Bank of Cyprus, the House of Representatives and various Ministries as well as other private and public bodies. The Association also has a close relationship with the European Banking Federation (of which it is a member), national banking associations and global organizations.

Cyprus Bar Association is the professional body of lawyers with 4273 members. Cyprus Bar Association was established under the Advocates Law Chapter 2 in 1960 and it has been operating since then. It is the Regulatory Body and among its powers is to maintain the honour and independence of the Bar and its defence in relation to the judiciary and the executive and to regulate the practice and etiquette of the profession. It is the competent authority for lawyers under Cyprus legislation in accordance with section 59 (4) of the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering of Money Laundering Activities Law of 2007 (L. 188 (I)/2007) as amended. Cyprus Bar Association is a member of the Council of the European Bar Association (CCBE) and a member of the International Bar Association (IBA). 

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) was established in February 2013 and registered as an Association in April of the same year under the Associations and Foundations Law of 1972, with the purpose and aspiration to become the collective voice and the reference point for all professionals and legal entities, offering services or engaged in the Investment Funds Industry in Cyprus. The mission of CIFA is to help its members capitalize on industry trends; shape regulation; enhance professionalism, integrity and quality; and promote the Cyprus Investments Fund Industry. 

The Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), established in 2011, is the representative body of regulated Administrative Service Providers (ASP’s) in Cyprus. With a vision to assist in forming a solid international business sector in Cyprus operating on high professional standards, ethics and integrity, the Association aims to serve industry providers by promoting their interests, raising sector awareness, supporting their operations, contributing to new legislations and delivering valuable training to professionals. The Association’s commitment to its purpose has established it among the most reputable and recognised organisations within the country, before public and regulatory authorities, other associations, as well as the business community in Cyprus and overseas.

Invest Cyprus (Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency) is the investment authority of the Government of Cyprus dedicated to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment into the country. In close collaboration with all governmental authorities and public institutions, as well as the private sector, Invest Cyprus is the country’s lead agent in establishing Cyprus as a world-class destination for international business activity and investments. Invest Cyprus’ mandate is to raise awareness of Cyprus as a destination for FDI across the globe, providing certainty around all aspects of operating a business in Cyprus and supporting potential investors in developing their business case for investment into the country.

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), established in 1961, is the professional body for the accountancy profession in Cyprus, currently tallying more than 5.200 members and 3.500 students. It provides the organisational framework for all professional accountants, supports and promotes the activities and interests of the accountancy profession, safeguards the reputation of the profession and ensures adherence to the Code of Ethics and the continuous professional development of the members. Furthermore, ICPAC is a competent authority and has been delegated the relevant tasks under the Law for the regulation of the audit profession, for Anti-Money Laundering purposes, for the provision of administrative and insolvency services. ICPAC is a key and active stakeholder in the economic affairs and development of the country, cooperating with the government, the private and public sector.

GOLD magazine was founded in 2011 as the first English-language business monthly in Cyprus. Today, it is not only synonymous with the promotion of good business practices but it has a unique and valuable readership of High Net Worth Individuals, international company executives, English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot businessmen and women. GOLD provides a comprehensive and informed overview of the local business scene, the economy and the market and has gained a reputation for its in-depth articles and revealing interviews with key local and international personalities. www.goldnews.com.cy

IN Business magazine has a monthly readership of over 89,000. It is the only monthly business magazine in Cyprus that provides a comprehensive overview of all segments of the economy, from retail to services, as well as reporting on new deals, presenting new faces and, generally, looking at everything that’s happening on the local business scene. IN Business has always been a pioneer in local business journalism, thanks to its in-depth analysis and research, often backed by previously unpublished facts and figures. www.inbusinessnews.com