8th Cyprus Professional Services Conference

29 Ιουνίου 2023
8th Cyprus Professional Services Conference

Γενικές Πληροφορίες

The professional services sector in Cyprus is constantly searching for new niche services as demand grows bigger and gets more diversified. As international and local regulations are becoming stricter, the sector’s professionals need to differentiate their selling proposition, create new viable revenue sources and explore new geographical opportunities without compromising the country’s reputation. At the same time, the actual model of providing professional services is changing with the use of technology, data analysis, and new working models.

This established annual event brings together the leaders of the sector in Cyprus and prominent speakers from abroad to present and discuss the latest developments and trends. The Cyprus Professional Services Conference is a much-anticipated event by the sector’s most prominent stakeholders, accounting/audit/tax firms, well-known law firms, the international divisions of Cyprus banks, corporate service providers, investment companies, etc.

Πρόγραμμα

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Ομιλητές
Chairperson
Haris Pistos
Director, International Banking, Bank of Cyprus

Haris Pistos is the Director of 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), International Corporate Banking (specializing in Lending facilities in Greece and UK), Syndication lending and Shipping Finance. 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 the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK, and an MBA in Marketing Management from City Business School, London, UK.

Ambassador Julie Fisher
Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus, Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus

Prior to her appointment as Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher served as the Special Envoy for Belarus based in Vilnius, Lithuania. In 2020, she was confirmed as the first U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus since 2008. Fisher previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Europe and the European Union in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and as Deputy Permanent Representative of the U.S. Mission to NATO. Earlier, she was the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, and the Director of the State Department’s Operations Center. Other assignments include a detail to NATO’s international staff as Deputy Director of the Private Office and assignments at U.S. embassies in Georgia, Ukraine, and Russia, as well as tours at the National Security Council, the bureaus for European and Eurasian Affairs and Near Eastern Affairs, and the Secretary of State’s Executive Secretariat Staff. Fisher is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service and has received numerous awards including a Presidential Rank Award. Fisher earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s degree from the School of International and Public Affairs at Princeton University. She speaks Russian and French.

Simon Squire
Head of Services Trade Sanctions, UK Department for Business and Trade

Simon Squire has worked in the UK Government for 10 years, specialising in services trade issues, in particular with respect to European trade. Simon was part of the teams negotiating the services chapters of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement in 2020, and the Free Trade Agreement with the EEA/EFTA countries in 2021. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Simon has led the Services Trade Sanctions Team in the UK Department for Business and Trade, which established novel, new sanctions on the export of professional business services to Russia.

Georgia Constantinou-Panayiotou
Board Member, Cyprus Bar Association

Georgia Constantinou-Panayiotou is the Founder/Managing Partner of CONSTANTINOU PANAYIOTOU & CO LLC (GCP LAW), established in 2006. She is the Spokesperson/Board Member of the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA). She is a Certified Risk Management Specialist in Russian Sanctions (CRMS-RS), recognized as a high-performing professional with the skills to identify, assess, and manage sanctions risks. Georgia is a licensed lawyer and a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. She holds a Law degree from the National & Kapodistrian University in Athens and a Masters degree (LL.M.) in European (Commercial) Law from the University of Leicester. She completed two accredited courses on “International Relations/World Politics” and “War Crimes, Genocides and Justice” (Harvard University/DCE-2001). Georgia is a Member of the Advisory Board of the European Lawyers Foundation, the President of the Committee of Young Lawyers and the Supervisor of the Committee of Companies of the CBA. Georgia is a leader in the legal industry with 20-years experience, specialised in Contract law, Company law, M&A, International Private law, Commercial law, Trust law, AML regulations, secured corporate finance and restructuring. Georgia acts as legal counsel in cross-border projects, representing HNW individuals and prominent organisations. For several years she was the Instructor of Commercial Law and Trust Law at the European University Cyprus. She is an investor in start-ups for digital technology, marketing and communication, in Cyprus and Greece.

Evgenios Evgeniou
Chairman, Invest Cyprus

Evgenios Evgeniou is Chairman of Invest Cyprus, non-executive director in financial services, Chairman of Nicosia for Art, member of the Corporate Governance committee of the ICAEW. Had a 31-year career with PwC, served as Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC Cyprus (2012-2021) and member of the PwC EMEA Leadership (2014 - 2021) representing fifteen European territories. Beyond commercial success, key achievements included: technological transformation; developing the data analytics, Cyber security, and AI capabilities; launching the PwC Experience Centre. An Imperial College London Engineering graduate (BEng), a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), completed the Harvard Direct Leadership program. In 2024 he earned the MA in International Affairs (Strategic Studies) from King's College London and the INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance.

Pieris Markou
CEO, Deloitte Cyprus

Pieris Markou is the CEO of Deloitte in Cyprus and a member of the Deloitte Middle East Executive Board, having previously served as the Tax & Legal Services Leader. He started his career in London in 1986 and was admitted to Partnership at Chrysanthou and Christoforou (Andersen) in Cyprus in 2000. He is a member of the Council of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus since 2014, and elected President for the period 2021-2023, having previously served as the Vice President of the Council during the period 2019-2021 and Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Tax and VAT Committees. Pieris was an appointed member of the Advisory Council to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, for the establishment of an Independent Authority against Corruption for the period from its establishment until June 2023 and is currently a member of the Advisory Council to the Council of Ministers for the appointment of the board members of the Semi-Government Organisations. Pieris is also a board member of the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Pieris holds a BA in Accounting, is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Chris Koutouroussis
President, Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA)

Chris Koutouroussis is the Partner in charge of Legal & Corporate Services at Baker Tilly South East Europe since January 2022, following the merger with Bizserve Consultants. His tenure as Managing Director of the latter span for almost 15 years, having joined in April 2007 following a 10-year career in banking (Laiki Bank and Alpha Bank). 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. He has been involved with the Cyprus Fiduciary Association for more than a decade, initially, as Head of the International Business Committee. Since June 2014, Chris is a member of the Board of Directors, and in October 2019 he was elected President.

Michalis Persianis
Chairman, Fiscal Council

Michalis Persianis has been Corporate Affairs Director at Bank of Cyprus since 2015. He worked as a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones from 2011 to 2014, and as Head Editor for Economy and Finance at Kathimerini newspaper (Cyprus edition) from 2009 to 2014. From 2005 to 2009 he was Head of Research (Presidential campaign) and Parliamentary staffer (European Parliament) for Mr Ioannis Kasoulides. He earned his BA in Political Science from Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA in 2002, and went on to earn an MA in International Economics and European Studies from John Hopkins SAIS Washington DC, USA in 2005.

Yiannis Pettemerides
Forensic Investigations, Sanctions & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Insolvency Practitioner and Residence Consultant & Associate, eBOS

Yiannis Pettemerides is a consultant in the fields of Forensic Investigations, Sanctions Compliance, Anti Money Laundering Compliance, Registered Auditor, Insolvency Practitioner, with more than 20 years of experience. He was engaged, as an External Technical Expert and leading the Onsite Inspection Teams, of the AML/Supervision Department of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). Yiannis also served as the Chairman of the Economic Crime and Forensic Accounting Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), as well as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Technical Committees of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and was a Founding Member of the Cyprus #209 Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Yiannis engages as an External Technical Expert, in the fields of Forensic Investigations, Anti-money Laundering Investigations and Audit Investigations, with the Cyprus Police Economic Crime Unit, the Attorney General Office, the Audit General Office and the Private Sector, both in Cyprus and Internationally. He is a member of multiple associations including ICPAC, IIA, ACFE and ICA and the resident consultant of eBOS.

Kyriacos Kokkinos
Chairman, CyIoDCG
Kyriacos Kokkinos is former Minister for Research, Innovation (R&I) and Digital Policy, Republic of Cyprus. He previously served as the National Chief Scientist and Chairman of the Board for Research & Innovation Foundation RIF. He is a distinguished professional with more than 35 years of experience in Executive Strategic Management, Technology and Consulting, served at Executive roles in global Corporations across Europe. He serves at Board level of private companies and Institutions as non-exec director and he is the founder and chairman of Outthink Insights Consulting, an advisory management and technology consulting firm. He is an elected Member of the Governing Board (and Member of the Executive Committee ExCo of the Board) of the European Institute of innovation and Technology EIT https://eit.europa.eu/ . He is a Certified International Director on Corporate Governance from INSEAD business school. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and recognitions for professional excellence. He holds an MSc and BSc degrees in Elect. Engineering from NJIT (USA) and Executive MBA from Henley Management College (UK).
Ronald Attard
Country Managing Partner, EY Cyprus & Malta, Strategy and Transactions Leader for CESA region

Ronald Attard, has been a partner at EY for twenty-four years and has over thirty years’ professional experience. He is EY’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Leader for Central and South East Europe and Central Asia and managing partner for Cyprus and Malta. Under Ronald’s leadership, the successful SaT and Consulting businesses in EY Malta have been built from scratch. He successfully supported entities in acquisition or divestiture projects. He acts as client serving partner for a number of institutions and leading family businesses. He is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a Fellow of CIMA and a senior visiting lecturer at the University of Malta.

George Pantelides
Partner, Chief Strategy Officer and Consulting Services Leader, Deloitte Cyprus

George A. Pantelides leads Deloitte’s Consulting Services in Cyprus. He is also the Chief Strategy Officer of Deloitte Cyprus and member of the Consulting Leadership Team of Deloitte Middle East. George brings deep experience, of over 20 years, in consulting, leading engagements for both international and local companies. His roster includes companies operating in the public and private sectors and in a variety of industries, including Financial Services & Insurance, Hospitality & Leisure, Consumer & Industrial Products, Investment Management, Life Sciences & Health Care, Public Health & Social Services, Energy & Resources, Travel, Law Firms, Education, Shipping & Ports, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Transportation, Automotive, Technology, Media & Tele-communication, Real Estate, Civil Government.

PHILIPPOS SOSEILOS
CEO & Chairman, PwC Cyprus

Philippos Soseilos is the CEO & Chairman of PwC Cyprus. Prior to becoming CEO in January 2022, he was a member of the Management Board for 13 years and Head of People for 8 years. He has 30 years of experience as a Business Consultant with a focus on strategy issues and implementation of business and digital transformation, in Cyprus and abroad, drawing from his extensive experience in leadership alignment, people consulting, as well as change and culture management. He has also led numerous projects relating to the reform of the public sector in Cyprus. Philippos has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, is a Fellow member of the ICAEW and a member of ICPAC.

Christos V. Vasiliou
Managing Director, KPMG Limited

Christos V. Vasiliou started his career at KPMG in Leeds in 1991. He joined KPMG in Cyprus’ Audit department in 1994 and became a Board Member in 1999. Christos has been involved with the audit of large financial institutions including major banks, insurance companies and investment funds. In 2016 he was appointed Deputy Managing Director of KPMG in Cyprus and Managing Director in 2019. He was the Head of the Advisory in KPMG in Cyprus until 2021. He is a member of the Executive Committee of KPMG in Cyprus, a founding member of CIFA (Cyprus Investment Funds Association) and served as a member of the Board of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus for three terms spanning from 2014 to 2023. He is also President of the Cyprus-Australia Business Association.

Nikolas Chatziavraam
CEO, Softline Computer Systems

Nikolas Chatziavraam is the CEO of Softline Computer Systems. Nikolas holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and obtained his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cyprus (UCy). Through his technical expertise he has been serving as a technology and operations optimization consultant for some of the largest professional service companies around the island such as law firms, accounting firms and fiduciary service providers. Nikolas is a firm believer that technology is the only way forward for the professional services industry, disrupting the current mode of operation and becoming a given asset to the companies that invest in it.

Maria Clappa
Tassos Papadopoulos & Associates LLC

Maria Clappa joined the firm in 2013 and became a Partner in 2016. Starting her career in the financial services industry as an in-house lawyer, she was later appointed the head of the legal, secretarial and compliance department at one of the largest financial groups in Cyprus. In 2011, she took over as head of fiduciary services at a fiduciary service provider in Cyprus. Currently, her practice at the firm is focused on private investments, joint ventures, property acquisitions and developments, immigration law and corporate affairs. She also has expertise in matters such as the formation, licensing and ongoing compliance of Alternative Investment Funds, CIFs and other entities and activities in the sphere of financial services. Maria is a Certified Person (advanced certification) on the register of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. She has contributed articles to various publications on Investments and Business in Cyprus and Cypriot immigration Law. She has an LLB from the University of North London (1998) and was admitted to the Cyprus Bar the following year. She also holds an LLM in Venture Capital from the University of Westminster (2000).

Andri Michael
Chairwoman, Cyprus Innovation Technologies

Andri Michael is a Partner in the Financial Services and Funds Department at Kinanis LLC and has been practising law for over 20 years. With extensive experience in Corporate Law, Banking & Finance, and Capital Markets, she is a leading figure in Financial Services and Funds Advisory, Listings, Blockchain Consulting, and Financial and Regulatory Compliance. She is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and serves as Vice President of its Financial Services Committee. Additionally, Andri has been elected Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of CY.I.T. Cyprus Innovation Technologies. Andri is also a member of the Regulatory Committee of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association. Ms. Michael has contributed to numerous publications on listings, funds, cryptoassets, and blockchain matters.

Calliopi Nicolaidou
Partner, Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC (member of the Deloitte Legal network)

Calliopi Nicolaidou is a Partner at Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC (member of the Deloitte Legal network), and is focusing on the Financial Services industry. She has over 15 years of experience advising on public and private mergers and acquisitions, banking regulatory and corporate law issues, as well as financings and capital market transactions. Before joining Deloitte Legal, she commenced her career in London, where she worked for Allen & Overy LLP and then Aspect Capital Limited, before relocating to Cyprus as the Chief Legal Officer of Hellenic Bank. Calliopi holds an LLB in Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a practising Solicitor in England and Wales.

Melina Pyrgou
Managing Director, Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm

Melina Pyrgou is the managing director of Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm. An experienced lawyer with 30 years of experience in various firms. An experienced corporate lawyer with strong interpersonal and organisation skills leading a talented team recognised in “Legal 500” EMEA 2021 as “Recommended Lawyer” in the areas of Commercial, Corporate and M&A. An active citizen serving on the Board of the Cyprus Legal Council, the Health Insurance Organisation and Chairman of Committee of Environment, Energy and Investment Programmes.

Prof. Stephanie Lauche Shaelou
Head of the School of Law, UCLan Cyprus

Stephanie Shiaelou is the Professor of European Law & Reform and Head, School of Law, UCLan Cyprus. Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for the Rule of Law and European Values (CRoLEV) at UCLan Cyprus. Visiting Professor, United Nations Institute for Training and Research. Rule of Law expert on the sustainability of rights & systemic challenges to Justice. ADR expert (certified Mediator, Arbitrator/Trade & Sustainable Development Expert at EU level). AI and privacy expert (DPO). Founder of Civil Society Organisation ICLAIM. She promotes actively fundamental rights and social justice in Europe and was awarded the European Parliament’s European Citizen 2020 Prize on behalf of ICLAIM for promoting European values on the ground in Cyprus via social mediation.

Χορηγοί

Χορηγοί

Main Sponsor
Bank of Cyprus

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.

Sponsors
Ebos

eBOS is an innovative, client-focused, software company, providing state-of-the-art RegTech and Fintech solutions, which automate risk and compliance management for organisations on a worldwide basis, and lead them to digital transformation. With a rich product portfolio of web-based, technologically advanced, flexible and customisable software applications, we pride ourselves for being the pioneers in RegTech and Fintech. Our core offering – WiseBOS Suite - is a revolutionary fully-integrated business-aligned solution, designed to help manage risk, carry out customer due diligence and follow the best security standards, easily adaptable to the ever-changing business needs of companies. Headquartered in Cyprus, eBOS operates within a network of representative offices closely collaborating with strategic partners in the rest of Europe and the MEA region in general.

Ecommbx

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.

Softline Computer Systems

Softline Computer Systems is a leading software provider for firms acting in the professional services industry. For more than 25 years, Softline advises law firms, accounting firms and fiduciary providers on their digital transformation with the use of innovative software. Through the use of its flagship software products, Altis and Zygos, more than 250 firms of all sizes and practices, manage every aspect of their daily operations from KYC and project management to document management, timesheet, and billing.

Supporters
Deloitte

Deloitte Limited is among the leading professional services firms in Cyprus, providing audit & assurance, tax & legal and consulting services, as well as a complete range of services to business operating from Cyprus. Deloitte Limited, is the sub-licensed affiliate of Deloitte NSE for Cyprus. As part of the Deloitte global network, with approximately 460,000 people in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte Limited has the advantage of global sharing of knowledge with local adaptation and personal approach, built on the solid foundations of over 65 years of successful operations on the island.

EY Cyprus

EY Cyprus, with over 90 years of practice, has been a trusted business advisor and auditor to a broad range of clients, from private individuals and entrepreneurial businesses to major public companies and large multinationals. We are part of EY EMEIA area, the largest multicounty region in the global EY organization. Cyprus is one of the 29 countries that comprise the Central, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, and Central Asia (CESA) region. In this Transformative Age, EY teams have to stay ahead of new trends. We need to help maintain and improve the quality through our four service lines (Assurance, Tax and Legal, Consulting and Strategy and Transactions), while making greater use of emerging technologies and different skills to create new and innovative offerings. Our industry specializations in Cyprus cover banking and capital markets, insurance, government and public sector, technology, shipping, telecommunications, consumer products and retail, automotive and transportation, hospitality, real estate, asset management, oil and gas, and power and utilities.

KPMG Cyprus

KPMG has been operating in Cyprus since 1948 and currently employs more than 750 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 142 countries and territories and has approximately 275,000 people working in member firms around the world. Clients look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high-order professional capabilities, industry insight, local knowledge and expertise.

PwC Cyprus

In a world that is constantly changing, Artificial Intelligence, climate change and geopolitical shifts are redefining the global economy. For businesses, new challenges and new priorities are presented.

At PwC Cyprus, we combine deep industry knowledge, tech expertise, and advanced know-how, so that you can build, accelerate and sustain the momentum you need to thrive. We are by your side. We listen to you. We tell you the truth with objectivity and boldness. We help you create the value you want today and in the future.

We believe in the power of the team and the result of collaboration. With a commitment to quality and integrity, we build strong relationships of trust to help you turn vision into value so you can set the future in motion. In times of great challenges, such as today, trust is essential and more important than ever.

Our more than 1,100 people in Cyprus join forces with the 284,000 professionals of our global network in 155 countries. We are a tech-forward, people-empowered firm who combines intelligent approaches, experience, and technological innovation. So, you can, at any moment, feel confident about your next business step.

Together we work differently. To stand out from the competition and achieve your goals.

We offer Advisory, Audit, Tax & Legal Services and TRS & Connected Compliance services.

RSM Cyprus

RSM Cyprus, with offices in Limassol, Paphos and Nicosia, provides a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and consulting services. With our worldwide strong collaborative approach, deep insights, world-class technology, and real-world experience, we deliver personalised solutions that shield business operations and address today’s challenges. RSM Cyprus is a member firm of RSM International, the 6th largest international assurance, tax, and consulting network, with firms in 120 countries, including the world’s top 40 major business centres. RSM has 64.000 people and 820 offices across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, MENA, and North America.

The Marshall Islands Corporate Registry

International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries. The RMI Corporate Registry is recognized worldwide by law firms, company formation specialists, and business professionals for its modern and flexible legislation, ease of formation, and high level of customer service. A significant and growing number of RMI business entities are publicly traded on financial exchanges worldwide. In particular, the RMI Corporate Registry is experiencing tremendous success as one of the leading jurisdictions for initial public offerings on major stock exchanges. RMI business entities can be utilized for a variety of purposes including real and intellectual property holdings, asset management, international trade, tax and estate planning, vessel/yacht ownership, and initial public offering on financial exchanges worldwide. IRI has a network of 28 worldwide offices located in major business and financial centers throughout the world that can incorporate a company, receive corporate documents for filing, register a vessel/yacht, and assist clients. The most important asset to the RMI Registry is its customers, and IRI strives to provide them with full service from any office, 24 hours a day.

Academic Partner
UCLan Cyprus
Οργανωτές
IMH

IMH, a pioneer in event organisation and business communication, hosts more than 300 events annually, covering the full spectrum of the market. From conferences, forums, and workshops to training seminars, trade exhibitions, and corporate award ceremonies, IMH connects thousands of professionals and organisations both in Cyprus and abroad, creating valuable opportunities for networking, growth, and collaboration. At the same time, the company specialises in business award events and in participating in projects and tenders issued by the public sector, the European Union, and other international institutions, solidifying its position as one of the leading providers of services in the industry. IMH’s Business Media stand out for the quality, precision, and relevance of the information they offer to the Cypriot market. With the flagship publications IN Business and GOLD, as well as the news portals InBusinessNews and Cyprus Business News (CBN), IMH is a point of reference for business journalism and analysis in Cyprus. In the Consumer Media space, IMH leads with the news portal REPORTER and the radio station SUPER FM, both of which play a central role in informing and entertaining the Cypriot public. The year 2026 marks a new chapter for IMH, with the launch of the Gen Z & Millennial Project — a strategic initiative dedicated to highlighting Cyprus’ new generation of business leaders. Through its media and events, IMH gives these emerging professionals a voice, visibility, and an active role in shaping the future of Cypriot entrepreneurship. Through this wide range of activities, IMH provides businesses and professionals with exceptional opportunities to grow, connect, reach new audiences, and explore innovative strategies for a more sustainable, outward-looking, and dynamic future.

Ακροατήριο

The Conference is addressed to:
• Accounting, Audit and Tax firms
• Law firms and Legal Consultants
• Administrative Service Providers
• Trust Service Providers
• Asset and Investment Managers
• Banks and other financial institutions representatives
• Wealth Management Consultants
• Governmental departments Directors and officials from regulatory bodies

Με τη Στήριξη
Association of Cyprus Banks

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. 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. 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. This year, the ACB is celebrating its 50 years’ anniversary.

Cyprus Bar Association

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).

Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA)

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.

Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA)

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.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the most forward-thinking global professional accounting body. ACCA offers the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification, which is recognised in over 180 countries. ACCA supports more than 233,000 fully qualified members and 536,000 future members worldwide. They are among the world’s best-qualified and most highly sought-after finance professionals - and they work across different sectors and industries. ACCA Qualification is the only international qualification recognised by ICPAC (ΣΕΛΚ) within the Joint Exam Scheme. This means that all the ACCA members are registered with ICPAC and can work as auditors in Cyprus.

ISACA Cyprus Chapter

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™.

UCLan Cyprus
Χορηγοί Επικοινωνίας
Cyprus Business News (CBN)

Cyprus Business News (CBN) is the first fully English-language ­business website in Cyprus, with news from all sectors: energy, shipping, financial services, IT, startups, construction, security & real estate. estate.  IMH created CBN (Cyprus Business News) to meet the information needs of international businesses and foreign entrepreneurs and professionals operating ­in Cyprus.  CBN has become the daily source of information ­for the country's English-speaking decision - makers , as well as for all investors and professionals who wish to be informed about the Cypriot market. The CBN Daily Newsletter is the daily English-language newsletter of the business community. It has become the main source of news for 60,000+ entrepreneurs, managers and investors in Cyprus and more than 585,000 international investors and companies in 63 countries worldwide .

GOLD magazine

The English-language business magazine GOLD was launched in 2011. Today, it has established itself as a publication that promotes Cyprus as an international business centre, and at the same time, presents all sectors of business activity in Cyprus. It has a unique readership, which consists of high – net worth individuals , executives of international businesses, English-speaking and also Cypriot businesspeople.

IN Business Magazine
20 YEARS IN BUSINESS! A protagonist of the IMH brands and the first of IMH’s media brands, the monthly magazine IN Business which was first published in 2006 will complete 20 years of its existence by the end of 2025. The entire business community of Cyprus has passed through the pages of the magazine, including entrepreneurs, executives, brands , and mega deals .
Super FM Radio

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.

Επικοινωνία

Project Manager
Nikol Kounnafi
Nikol is responsible for the content and speakers of this event. If you have any content-related or other queries, you can contact her at Nikol.Kounnafi@imhbusiness.com and +357 22505532.

Marketing Manager
Mikaela Ttakka
Mikaela is responsible for the marketing and promotion of this event. If you have any marketing-related questions or suggestions, you can contact her on +357 22505551 or via email at Mikaela.Ttakka@imhbusiness.com.

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