10th International Compliance Forum

Marios Μ. Skandalis is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), a licensed member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (US), a Fellow member of The Chartered Governance Institute – ICSA (UK) and a Certified Financial Consultant. He is also a Fellow member of the International Compliance Association (UK) and a professional member of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (US). Today, he is the Chief Compliance & Corporate Governance Officer of the Bank of Cyprus Group. His professional career commenced in 1995 when he served as an Audit Supervisor and a Senior Management Consultant with Ernst & Young in the South-Eastern European region. In year 2000 he moved to the Bank of Cyprus Group and took the post of Chief Financial Officer of the General Insurance of Cyprus for over a decade. He then took the post of Manager for the Organization of the Bank’s Overseas Operations until 2013 when he was appointed as Legal Representative and head of the Bank of Cyprus’ operations in Greece. Mr. Skandalis is the President of the Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF), the largest non-governmental organization in Cyprus for combatting corruption and promoting transparency, as well as the Vice-President and founder member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Cyprus). He is also a Board member of the Global Practitioner Advisory Board of the International Compliance Association (ICA – UK). Mr Skandalis is the past President of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and the former Executive Vice-President and founder member of Transparency International (Cyprus). He is an active anti-fraud/corruption, compliance and corporate governance professional and chairs or participates as keynote speaker to related international conferences/forums in Europe, Asia and the USA. Mr. Skandalis is the winner of the 2016 Banker of the Year Award – Cyprus by the AI Magazine in the United Kingdom. He is also the winner of the 2017 American Academy Nicosia Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his remarkable success and achievements in his chosen career of compliance, corporate governance and anti-financial crime. Finally, he is the international silver award winner of “Best Compliance Team” by the International Compliance Association (UK) for 2022.

Helen Dixon was appointed to take up the role of Commissioner at the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) in February 2024. Helen was previously Commissioner for Data Protection in Ireland, having served two five-year terms from September 2014. Responsible for upholding the rights of individuals regarding how data about them is used, the role, among other things, required regulation of a large number of US internet multi-nationals with European bases in Ireland. Previously Irish Registrar of Companies where she led regulatory enforcement of compliance with the filing provisions of the Companies Acts, Helen has also held senior roles in the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation working on economic migration policy, science, technology and innovation policy. She spent the first ten years of her career in the IT industry. She holds postgraduate qualifications in European Economic and Public Affairs, Governance, Computer Science, Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation, and Judicial Skills and Decision Making. She has additionally attained a Diploma in Corporate Governance and was delighted to have been awarded an honorary fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) in 2014.

Marshall S. Billingslea is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, focusing on illicit finance and arms control with the Kleptocracy Initiative. Prior to joining Hudson Institute, Mr. Billingslea was the special presidential envoy for arms control at the US Department of State, holding the rank of ambassador. In this capacity, he led arms control negotiations and worked with partners and allies in Europe and Asia on the development and deployment of defensive capabilities. Before joining the State Department, Mr. Billingslea served as the assistant secretary for terrorist financing at the US Department of the Treasury, where he built international coalitions and led US efforts to counter illicit financial activities around the globe. In 2018, he was selected as president of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing body—and co-chaired the global Counter-ISIS Finance Group and multiple bilateral negotiating fora with friendly and allied nations. Earlier in his career, he served for more than six years as the senior professional staff member for national security affairs on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Before rejoining the US government in 2017, Mr. Billingslea spent more than eight years in the private sector. Between 2001 and 2009, he served in several senior roles within the Department of Defense and at NATO, including as deputy undersecretary of the Navy and assistant secretary general for defense investment at NATO. Mr. Billingslea holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MA in law and diplomacy from Tufts University. He has been awarded the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service by the US Secretary of Defense and decorated by the US secretary of the navy with the Distinguished Public Service medal, and received the Treasury Medal in recognition of his work at the Department of the Treasury.

Iris Pilika works as a Senior Compliance Officer at the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). As part of OFAC’s Sanctions Compliance Division, she is responsible for implementing U.S. economic sanctions through outreach to and engagement with public and private sector partners. Iris regularly advises and educates on a variety of matters relating to compliance with U.S. economic sanctions programs. Previously, she served as a Sanctions Policy Advisor in OFAC’s Policy Division. Iris has extensive experience working on national security, illicit finance, and anti-corruption in the United States government, private sector, and international organizations.

Kyriakos Iordanou is the General Manager of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) since January 2012. Prior to that, he served as a Council member between 2002 to 2011, rising to the position of the Vice President (2009-2011). Kyriakos Ιordanou is a Fellow of ACCA, member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CPFA) and a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS), as well as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM). He also served as a board member of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (2006-2011). In 2019, he was elected as the President of the Parallel Parliament for Research, Innovation and Digital Governance.

Paul Feldberg is a partner and head of the Firm’s U.K. White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice in London. He advises and defends companies and individuals in matters relating to sanctions, export controls, criminal fraud, corruption, money laundering, insider trading and other diverse regulatory actions, including appealing and judicially reviewing those actions when appropriate. Paul is a highly experienced trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. Paul has conducted trials and other court work on behalf of both corporations and individuals subject to SFO, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory investigations or prosecutions.

Menelaos Karampetsos is an associate in the Firm’s Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group. His practice focuses on economic sanctions, contentious regulatory proceedings, corporate crime, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Brown Rudnick, Menelaos worked in the Enforcement Division of the Financial Conduct Authority, and at the Serious Fraud Office. Menelaos has also worked in international criminal law, at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

Tania Kyriakidou is an experienced compliance professional in banking, with 10 years of dedicated experience, specializing in AML regulations and sanctions monitoring. Currently holding the position of the Head of Sanctions and Monitoring Compliance at Bank of Cyprus. Accredited Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and holder of the professional certifications of CySEC AML and CySEC Advanced. Founding Member of the Cyprus Compliance Association, a body dedicated to promote the professional growth of governance, risk and compliance professionals in Cyprus.

Alun Milford is a partner in the Criminal Litigation team and specialises in serious or complex financial crime, proceeds of crime litigation and corporate investigations. He has particular knowledge and experience of issues surrounding cross-border criminal investigations, corporate crime and deferred prosecution agreements. Alun advises companies and individuals on the full range of white-collar and business crime-related issues, including sanctions, fraud, bribery, money laundering, confiscation and civil recovery (including account freezing orders).

Gerson Raiser advises national and international companies on all areas of white-collar crime and compliance. His work includes, in particular, conducting internal investigations, advising and defending companies in connection with criminal and administrative fine proceedings and providing advice to companies on compliance measures to avoid penalty risks. One focus of his work is advising on EU financial and economic sanctions. He also focuses on advising companies on anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and corruption issues. He regularly provides trainings and workshops on compliance-related topics, including concerning economic and trade sanctions, and he is lecturer at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Luis Parra is Director, Head of RegTech solutions at Complyport, part of ComplyMAP Group. He is focused on simplifying clients’ abilities to meet their regulatory obligations through the use of technology. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of several RegTech solutions, including ViCA, ComplyPortal, and MAP FinTech (UK). In his role, Luis oversees the delivery of compliance management software, virtual compliance assistance via chat, transaction reporting, and transaction monitoring solutions to clients. These provide easier access to knowledge and improved workflow management, ensuring on time reporting, compliance processes and frameworks are streamlined, easy to manage and secure. ​Luis previously worked for a Fortune Global 500 company delivering document management solutions for legal and compliance needs. His work focused on creating efficiency, increasing insight to information locked in unstructured data sources such as contracts and other records.  His experience with change management has helped him lead efforts to establish and implement best practices within legal and compliance service areas, enabling clients to adopt technology into their current processes. Luis has facilitated clients to employ advanced technology tools including cognitive learning, advanced analytics and automation tools. This has helped clients manage through mountains of data for a variety of tasks, such as: research, investigation, compliance, data and document management efforts. Luis holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University and attended the MBA program at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in Los Angeles.

Eleni Neocleous is a Board Member in Risk and Regulatory, Risk Consulting at KPMG in Cyprus. She delivers regular advice and solutions to clients on corporate governance and compliance with regulatory requirements and on prudential regulation topics. Eleni led several high-profile engagements in Cyprus and overseas where she helped regulators and banking clients to respond to the challenges that arose after the financial crisis and to implement complex regulatory change. She started her career in KPMG in the UK where she specialized in financial services regulation. Her work included secondments to global financial institutions and the Financial Services Authority

Alessio Marchetti, is an investigations and regulatory compliance lawyer, focusing on regulatory work for leading financial institutions and global investigations in a broad range of sectors. He advises FCA authorised and other financial institutions on UK and European regulatory issues in a range of advisory, transactional and contentious matters; and advises clients in the design and implementation of their regulatory compliance programmes, including training staff. In investigations, Alessio conducts complex and sensitive investigations, often in a multi-lingual and multi-jurisdictional context, for a number of multinational clients, as well as in relation to public inquiries.

Gregory Dellas is the Chief Compliance and Innovation Officer at ECOMMBX. Previously, at the Bank of Cyprus, Gregory served as Director Wealth & Markets and spearheaded the AML Risk Management team within International Banking Services, responsible for high-risk clients and transactions and for providing guidance and specialized training to management and staff. Before that he was Group MLRO for a large Cyprus bank, and held a number of other senior management positions. Gregory is the founder and Chair of the ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, since 2015. He holds several international professional certifications including CGSS, CAMS (Advanced) - Risk and CAMS (Advanced) – Audit. He is a certified CAMS instructor and GCI accredited trainer, a Fellow of ICA (FICA) and a long-standing member of the AMLP Forum and IGCA. He also holds an MBA from Lancaster University in the UK and a BSC (Hons) industrial economics from the University of Warwick.

Faisal is the CEO of Complytek. His team deploys CLM and AI-based AML transaction monitoring platforms for financial service providers; from Banks and Fintechs to Insurance and Professional Services Providers across the EU and GCC. He has extensive experience as a Compliance and AML expert and unifying this field with technology and innovation. He continues to serve as an ACAMS and GCI Instructor for various certifications and enjoys working with various compliance professionals from all over the world and different domains. He is looking forward to assisting other professionals in the field in forming partnerships and long term relationships.Faisal has a passion for innovation and technology and is also an investor, and advisor for various emerging technology firms. With over 10 years of expertise in regulatory compliance, he has held leadership roles at various innovative startups; and enjoys sharing all the mistakes he has made in the hopes that his connections won't repeat the same.

Marios Lazarou is heading the Advisory Department of KPMG in Cyprus. He has more than 24 years of advisory experience in the Financial Services sector. He has led multiple advisory engagements in the areas of banking and financial services risk and regulation with emphasis on capital adequacy, internal governance, AML, and conduct risk. He also led the design and development of risk-based supervision frameworks for two financial services supervisory authorities.

Andrea Moundi Savvides is the Global Director of Risk and Compliance. She is a qualified lawyer and has extensive experience in the field of financial services, AML, and sanctions, and regularly works with our Tax and Regulatory team. Andrea also advises on competition law matters, at both local and European level including advising on issues which require notification to the relevant authorities. Prior to joining us in 2018, Andrea was a senior corporate lawyer in the legal and compliance team of an authorised investment firm where she liaised with regulators in multiple jurisdictions. She also gained experience in financial services law and regulation including MiFID II and other regulatory regimes such as the automatic exchange of information. She regularly advises clients on a range of regulatory issues which include white collar crimes, sanctions, and anti-money laundering cases. She also practised as an advocate advising on various contentious and non-contentious matters. Andrea holds several professional certifications, including the CySEC Advanced, the CySEC AML, and the ICA International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering. She is Chair of the Cyprus Compliance Association, a body dedicated to advancing the professional growth of governance, risk, and compliance professionals in Cyprus. She is also a member of the Cyprus Bar Association’s Anti-Corruption Committee and Committee for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing activities and breaches of sanctions.

Vikas Aggarwal is the Regional Head of Public Affairs for Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and the Americas at ACCA. He is responsible for advising governments on socio-economic issues such as technology adoption, future talent development, corporate governance, sustainability, and financial inclusion. Before joining ACCA, Vikas spent over a decade working for the UK Government across defence and security, industrial strategy, international trade, and foreign policy, and he left the government after a period of time as a diplomat based overseas.

Peter van Veen is the Director of Corporate Governance & Stewardship at the ICAEW and sits on the Board of Transparency International.  Prior to joining the ICAEW, Peter was the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer for several multinational enterprises, including Dentsu International. Peter was a member of the leadership team at Transparency International UK (TI-UK) where set up the Business Integrity Programme.  In this role he also served on the advisory board of AIM Progress the global ethical supply chain initiative.Earlier in his career Peter was a strategy consultant with Andersen Consulting and Stanford Research Institute and an CEO and CXO for a number of businesses in research, retail and tech focussing on restructuring and new market entry. Peter is an expert on good governance, responsible business practices, business ethics, corporate culture, risk & resilience, supply chain due diligence, ESG, stewardship and good board practice.  He is responsible for a thought leadership series called the “New Boardroom Agenda”

Symeon Stylianou is a Data Transformation & Quality Advisor at Infocredit Group, where he also oversees multiple innovative products, including echeck360, ESGsuite, and API4ALL. With a strong foundation in data transformation and quality, Symeon excels in implementing comprehensive ETL processes, ensuring data integrity, and developing data strategies that enhance accessibility and utility. His work at Infocredit Group is pivotal in driving the company's mission to provide top-tier business intelligence and risk management solutions. Symeon is also the Chief Business Officer at Ablebook Ltd, a groundbreaking start-up dedicated to enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities in Cyprus. His leadership in developing the Ablebook mobile application, which provides critical information on accessible locations, has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the 'Social Innovation 2023 Award' from the Organization of Employers and Industrial Enterprises. With an MSc in Business Analytics from Aston University and a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Macedonia, Symeon combines academic rigor with practical experience to drive operational efficiency and innovative business solutions. His expertise spans data analytics, operational improvements, and social innovation. In his role, Symeon has been instrumental in implementing sustainable business practices within Infocredit Group, contributing to a broader industry shift towards sustainability. Additionally, he has extensive experience in creating and implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

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.

Brown Rudnick is a leading international law firm that provides exceptional, client-driven service in global litigation, crisis management (restructuring, investigations and special situations), brand and reputation management, life sciences and technology. We advise on high-profile cross-border matters while providing the kind of personal attention to clients that is typically found at boutiques. Our enterprising and tenacious lawyers serve our clients around the globe from offices in key financial centers in the U.S. and the U.K., and have been recognized by, among others, Chambers USA, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Law360 for excellence in their fields.

Complytek is a leading regulatory technology provider offering advanced solutions in AML, KYC, Risk, and Compliance. With a 16-year-long legacy serving a vast spectrum from Banking, Investment and Payments to Crypto, Forex and Gaming & Gambling, our expertise is second to none. Central to our ethos is a world free from financial crime and fraud. Our AI technology, fortified with machine-learning, innovates compliance to counteract such threats. Through strategic alliances with global regulatory giants and industry experts, we pledge an unwavering commitment, ensuring our global clientele experiences unparalleled excellence.

ECOMMBX represents the new age of fintech, revolutionizing the way businesses handle their global transactions. We specialize in e-account management, cross- border payments, personal & business cards, acquiring, and multi-currency conversions, all through our ECOMMVERSE, a single, innovative and intuitive platform that gives you instant access to all of ECOMMBX’s services.

Our innovative service model is based on four cornerstones: cutting edge technology designed for the global banking industry; customized connections with banking partners around the world; stringent security; and maximum operational speed.

In short, our ECOMMVERSE is your go-to address for e-accounts and related products as well as a series of other services and benefits that make your business operate smoother and life easier.

KPMG has been operating in Cyprus since 1948 and currently employs more than 800 professionals working from 6 offices across the island. It is a member of KPMG International Limited, a global organisation of independent professional services firms providing. Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG operates in 143 countries and territories and has approximately 273,000 people working in member firms around the world. Clients look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on highorder professional capabilities, industry insight, local knowledge and expertise.

MAP S.Platis is a leading financial services consulting Group with clients that include regulators, banks, funds and fund managers, investment firms, financial technology firms, insurance firms, and payment and electronic money institutions. Our expert team, comprising high-calibre professionals, provides unique and tailored solutions in international licensing, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal audit, human resources, regulatory technology, information technology, business resilience, information security including cybersecurity, governance and executive training to financial and other firms in the UK, Cyprus, the EU, and the UAE. www.mapsplatis.com

Cyta, is the leading brand in the Cyprus telecommunications sector with 60 years of experience. Cyta Business by Cyta emerges as the “One Stop Telecommunications Solution” provider by offering a wide range of innovative and integrated electronic business solutions for Telephony, Internet, Mobile, Cloud, Networking and TV services. It focuses on the overall needs of each business, irrespective of its size or sector of activity using cutting-edge technology that make it the ideal partner for every kind of business.

PPA PADELPRO ACADEMY LTD is a Cypriot company established to create multiple Padel clubs across Cyprus. Owned by prominent Cypriot business leaders, PPA aims to promote Padel for societal benefit and youth development. Over the past two years, the company has researched the European and Cypriot Padel markets, analyzing tennis and related sports penetration to estimate market potential. PPA launched Cyprus’s first specialized Padel store on Nikis Avenue, securing exclusive distribution rights with “Padel Nuestro” ( www.padelnuestro.com) and E N D L E S S (endlessport.com) supplying gear to clubs through its wholesale division. Partnering with leading court manufacturer Portico Sports ensures all courts meet international tournament standards. Collaborations with top coaches and professional players, including a top-20 global ambassador, position PPA as a premier academy and professional center. The first site in Kentro Polis, launching in September 2024, will offer a vibrant, sustainable environment for playing, events, and community engagement, supported by a comprehensive media strategy and growing sponsorships.

Kawacom’s, a Cypriot coffee chain, offers 100% Arabica coffee sourced from Brazil’s Ipanema Coffee Farm. Established in 2014 in Nicosia, Kawacom’s expanded as a franchise in 2016, growing rapidly. With strong market knowledge and international expertise, Kawacom’s is now a leading coffee chain in Cyprus. Today, 22 Kawacom’s stores provide a unique coffee experience throughout the island. Passionate about coffee excellence, consumers enjoy “Comfort in every sip” with 100% Arabica coffee, celebrated for its superior flavor and aroma, in a welcoming atmosphere that turns every visit into an memorable experience.

IMH is a leading Corporate Events, Media, Business Intelligence and Networking organisation with a vast annual agenda of over 300 conferences, business forums, exhibitions, investment summits, client events and business awards ceremonies. Organised by IMH in Cyprus and abroad, these are considered to be Cyprus’ largest business and professional networking platforms. Our Business Media Department publishes Cyprus’ two most popular monthly business magazines– IN Business and GOLD –and two digital media platforms, IN Business News and CBN (Cyprus Business News) with their Daily Newsletters providing executives with news and updates on the local business and economic landscape, in Greek and English respectively. Our Consumer Media Department operates REPORTER, one of the country's most popular news portals, as well as SUPER FM, Cyprus’ Number 1 Greek music radio station. IMH also participates in Cyprus Government, EU and other international organisations’ projects and programmes www.imhbusiness.com

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We’re a thriving global community of 241,000 members and 542,000 future members based in 178 countries and regions, who work across a wide range of sectors and industries. We uphold the highest professional and ethical values. We offer everyone everywhere the opportunity to experience a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. Our qualifications and learning opportunities develop strategic business leaders, forward-thinking professionals with the financial, business and digital expertise essential for the creation of sustainable organisations and flourishing societies. Since 1904, being a force for public good has been embedded in our purpose. In December 2020, we made commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals which we are measuring and will report on in our annual integrated report. We believe that accountancy is a cornerstone profession of society and is vital helping economies, organisations and individuals to grow and prosper. It does this by creating robust trusted financial and business management, combating corruption, ensuring organisations are managed ethically, driving sustainability, and providing rewarding career opportunities. And through our cutting-edge research, we lead the profession by answering today’s questions and preparing for the future. We’re a not-for-profit organisation. Find out more at accaglobal.com

We enhance the knowledge, skills and behaviour of financial crime and regulatory compliance professionals by providing global best practice training, insight, and tools. Our internationally recognised portfolio of qualifications are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. They help develop relevant knowledge, skills and best practices in multiple sectors operating within the fields of, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) , Anti Money Laundering (AML), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), Managing Sanctions Risk (MSR) www.int-comp.org.

Chartered accountants, known for their talent, ethics, and dedication, are trained and represented by ICAEW, with over 208,000 global members and students. 99 of the top 100 global brands employ ICAEW Chartered Accountants. Established in 1880, ICAEW serves the public interest, collaborating with global stakeholders. Embracing inclusivity and sustainability, ICAEW equips professionals with skills for resilient businesses and economies, championing environmental stewardship. Pioneering carbon neutrality, it supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, exemplifying its commitment to combat climate change. As a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW), ICAEW fosters a global community of over 1.8 million chartered accountants, advocating for their pivotal role in shaping a better future.

International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries. IRI has been administering corporate and maritime programs and involved in flag State administration since 1948. The RMI Maritime Registry is one of the leading registries in the world with the youngest fleet. RMI business entities can be utilized for a variety of purposes including real and intellectual property holdings, asset management, international trade, estate planning, vessel ownership, and Initial public offerings (IPOs). IRI prides itself on providing reliable and prompt service to the international business community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Through its representation of ten member banks, that hold more than 90% market share and provide a full range of banking services, the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) is the voice of the Cyprus banking system. Its primary aim is to promote best practices for the interest of the banking sector and the local economy as a whole. 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.

Being one of the 190+ chapters of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the Cyprus Chapter of the ACFE is an anti-fraud organization that serves professionals, students and communities in Cyprus. The objective of the Cyprus Chapter of the ACFE is to promote improved fraud detection and deterrence. This is achieved through enhancement of knowledge, promotion of networking opportunities and support for its members and the business, academic and government community.

The Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA) is a pioneering non-profit and professional association committed to enhancing compliance and ethical standards across various business sectors. With the full support of the International Compliance Association (ICA), CCA supports governance, risk, and compliance professionals, promoting their professional development and advancing the industry’s integrity. CCA fosters a robust community where knowledge-sharing and best practices elevate the compliance culture, ensuring a resilient and ethically driven business environment in Cyprus and beyond.

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).

CIFA is the Association of professionals, businesses, and organizations involved in the Investment Funds and Asset Management Sector in Cyprus. CIFA has nearly 400 members, legal and physical. The Mission of CIFA is to: Help its members capitalize on industry trends; Shape regulation; Enhance professionalism, integrity, and quality and Promote the Cyprus Investment Fund Industry. The Board is comprised of highly reputable industry professionals experienced in all aspects of the industry. CIFA is a full member of the European Funds and Asset Management Association and the International Investment Funds Association. The fund industry in Cyprus has been on a continuous increase, both in terms of Assets under Management and licensed organizations.

The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) was initiated in 2010, registered in the year 2011. It is an independent, non-governmental, non-politically partisan, and non-profit organization. CIF collaborates with various organisations in Cyprus, Europe, and the USA. They effectively raise public awareness in all layers of society for combating corruption in their everyday lives. They aim to enhance the content and quality of public and corporate governance in all forms of business and ensure that the State and all Governmental Bodies act and behave in a manner that promotes transparency and ethics in all respects.s.

The CFA Society Cyprus promotes the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the local financial sector, for a sustainable economy and the ultimate benefit of society. It creates networking opportunities, enhances professional relationships, is active in expanding financial literacy, builds relations with universities and supports diversity, equality and inclusion. It has 260+ members, who are also members of the US-based CFA Institute, which awards the title of Chartered Financial Analyst, implements a Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, provides educational resources and funds and distributes academic research in cutting-edge topics that contribute to and improve global best practices in financial analysis and investment management.

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.

The Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Cyprus) was founded in 1998 and today has about 550 members. It is governed by an elected Board of Directors of ten members, which is supported by three committees. The vision of IIA Cyprus is to be the fundamental institution that represents, promotes and upgrades the Internal Audit profession in Cyprus. Its mission is the continuous promotion and recognition of the profession, as well as the enrichment of its members’ knowledge and skills by providing relevant educational and training courses. The Institute is full and equal member of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Global) and full and equal member of the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (ECIIA).

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 th 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.

ISACA Cyprus Chapter, the locally established chapter of ISACA International, is an independent non-profit organisation and its purpose is to help business technology professionals and their enterprises realize the positive potential of technology. Today, ISACA international serves more than 165,000 professionals in 180+ countries, who covers a variety of professional IT-related positions, information systems or IT auditors, internal auditors, governance, security and risk professionals, consultants, educators, and C-suite executives. We serve professionals in nearly every industry. ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems and in the provision of the professional qualifications CISA™, CRISC™, CISM™, CGEIT™, CSX-P™, CDPSE™, ITCA™ and CET™.

The English-speaking white-collar communi­ty of Cyprus, which includes well over 50,000 entrepreneurs, managers and professionals, has been growing fast in recent years. Its members work­ in diverse sectors, including Shipping, Financial Services, ICT, Gaming, Media, Communications, Trading, Insur­ance, Supply Chain, etc. In 2023, building on the success of GOLD, the only monthly English-language business magazine in Cyprus, IMH launched CBN (Cyprus Business News), a new English-language portal, app and newsletter focused on business and investment. This new and ex­citing portal aims to become the daily source of information on business in Cyprus for all English-speaking professionals based on the island, as well as for hundreds of thousands of professionals all over the world wishing to do business with Cyprus. Through strategic collaborations with relevant bodies and organisations, CBN gathers the corporate news of all foreign companies and investments in Cyprus and disseminates it to the broader reading public.

The CBN Daily Newsletter is delivered daily via e-mail.

GOLD was first published in 2011 as the first monthly English-language business magazine in Cyprus. Today, it not only consistently promotes good business practices, focusing on the promotion of Cyprus as an international business centre, but has a unique readership, comprising High Net Worth Individ­uals, executives of international companies, and English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot busi­nessmen and women.

IN Business News (inbusinessnews.com), the ultimate business news portal in Cyprus. It brings users daily, minute-by-minute news of the Cypriot market and of businesses in every sector of the economy. Over 60,000 executives, managers, and entrepre­neurs use it on a daily basis for its all-round, authoritative reporting.

The IN Business Daily Newsletter has established itself as the main source of news for thousands of executives. It is delivered every day via e-mail to 60,000 opinion leaders in the world of business.

Owned and operated by IMH, Super FM has been on air since 1998, broadcasting from Nicosia. It is the number one music radio station in Cyprus, focused on playing the latest and most popular tracks. With live radio shows and perfect playlists that specialize in contemporary mainstream Greek music, Super FM celebrates music at its annual Super Music Awards ceremony.