Cyprus Investment Funds Association - CIFA

22/07/2026

The investment funds industry is much more diverse than many people think.

From compliance and legal advisory to technology, operations, client services and investment management, Cyprus' funds ecosystem offers career opportunities for professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills.

Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next professional challenge, now is the perfect time to explore one of Cyprus' fastest-growing financial sectors.

🔗Learn more through CIFA's Career in Cyprus Funds initiative > https://www.cifacyprus.org/en/career-in-cyprus-funds

20/07/2026

Η Κύπρος ενισχύει τη θέση της ως σύγχρονος επενδυτικός κόμβος.

Σε συνέντευξή της στην Καθημερινή, η Πρόεδρος του CIFA, Μαρία Παναγιώτου, αναδεικνύει τα συγκριτικά πλεονεκτήματα της χώρας και το όραμα για μετατροπή σε γέφυρα μεταξύ Ευρώπης, Μέσης Ανατολής και Ινδίας.

Με πλήρη κανονιστική εναρμόνιση, ευελιξία και ανταγωνιστικό επιχειρηματικό περιβάλλον, η Κύπρος συνεχίζει να προσελκύει το ενδιαφέρον των φορέων που καταπιάνονται με τα Επενδυτικά Ταμεία.

Διαβάστε ολόκληρη τη συνέντευξη πιο κάτω.

13/07/2026

Get to know our Training Committee

At CIFA, our Technical Committees bring together experienced industry professionals who help shape the future of Cyprus's investment funds sector. By monitoring local and international developments, addressing emerging challenges, and identifying new opportunities, they contribute to strengthening the industry's competitiveness and supporting its continued growth.

Today, we spotlight the Training Committee, chaired by Marios Siathas. Committed to continuous professional development, the Committee drives training initiatives, webinars, workshops, and collaborations with industry and academic partners to foster knowledge sharing, strengthen expertise, and inspire the next generation of investment fund professionals.

Together, our committees are helping position Cyprus at the forefront of the global investment funds industry.

24/06/2026

Meet the people helping shape the future of the investment funds industry in Cyprus.

The CIFA Board is committed to promoting the Cyprus investment funds industry, supporting its members, engaging on regulatory matters and helping maintain the sector's high standards of professionalism, governance and excellence.

18/06/2026

A sincere thank to our sponsors and partners for their valuable support of the Investment Funds Breakfast Session in Luxembourg, held on 17 June 2026.

We extend our appreciation to EFG, Mega Ploutos and PwC Cyprus for their contribution to the success of the event and their continued support of the investment funds industry.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Eurobank Luxembourg and Alter Domus Luxembourg for their support and valuable assistance throughout our two-day presence in Luxembourg. Their efforts contributed significantly to the success of our engagements and meetings during the visit.

Together, we are strengthening collaboration, sharing expertise and promoting the continued growth and international visibility of the Cyprus funds ecosystem.

18/06/2026

Strengthening ties across Europe’s investment funds ecosystem.

As part of CIFA’s presence in Luxembourg this week, representatives of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association attended the Annual General Meeting of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA).

The event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with industry leaders, exchange views on developments shaping the European private equity and venture capital landscape, and explore areas of mutual interest between our two jurisdictions.

We look forward to continuing the dialogue with the LPEA leadership and exploring opportunities for future collaboration that can further strengthen links between the Cyprus and Luxembourg funds ecosystems.

17/06/2026

CIFA President participated at the UCITS/AIFMD Luxembourg Event brought which brought together industry leaders, regulators, and investment fund professionals for a thought-provoking discussion on the key challenges and opportunities shaping the European funds landscape.

The panel discussion with distinguished participants covered the theme “Key Trends and growth areas in private markets” exploring topics such as:

Trending vehicles and asset classes

UCI Part II

Semi-hybrid, evergreen launches

Private credit; asset-backed finance, liquid credit, structured credit
CIFA and Invest Cyprus continue to promote the investment funds sector in Cyprus and beyond.

17/06/2026

☕ Happening now in Luxembourg: Investment Funds Breakfast Session – Exploring Synergies with Cyprus.

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA), in collaboration with Invest Cyprus, is bringing together investment fund professionals for a focused discussion on the opportunities, advantages, and strategic synergies offered by the Cyprus fund ecosystem.

An excellent opportunity to network, exchange insights, and explore how Cyprus can support fund operations, structuring, and international growth initiatives.

08/06/2026

From our latest newsletter: Capital Realignment: Structuring in a Divided World
By Nikolas Charalambous, Managing Director, KENDRIS Capital Limited

The era of frictionless capital flows is changing. As geopolitical tensions, regulatory divergence and strategic interests reshape global markets, capital is increasingly moving along selective rather than universal pathways.

For fund managers, this is more than a market trend—it is a structural shift that requires a new approach to fund structuring, risk management and cross-border investment strategy.

Capital Realignment: Structuring in a Divided World

02/06/2026

From our latest newsletter:The End of Tick-the-Box AML: What the EU’s New Framework Means for AIFMs
Βy Kyriacos Antonaki, Head of AML & Compliance of KENDRIS Capital Limited

AML compliance is no longer about policies on paper. As the EU introduces a new AML framework, firms are expected to demonstrate real effectiveness, not just procedural compliance.

For Cyprus’s growing funds industry, stronger AML practices are becoming more than a regulatory obligation—they are essential to maintaining investor confidence, market credibility and cross-border trust.