Cyprus Investment Funds Association - CIFA

19/09/2026

Another important positive development for Cyprus and its international investment profile. 🇨🇾

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Cyprus' long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings to A/A-1 from A-/A-2, while maintaining a Positive Outlook. The agency points to Cyprus' continued external and fiscal deleveraging as key factors behind the upgrade.

For the Cyprus investment funds industry, developments such as this matter. A stronger sovereign credit profile reinforces international confidence in the country, enhances its credibility as an investment destination and supports our efforts to position Cyprus as a stable, competitive and well-regulated European jurisdiction for international capital.

The upgrade is another indication of the progress achieved by the Cypriot economy and underlines the importance of continuing to strengthen the country's economic fundamentals, institutional framework and international competitiveness.

At CIFA, we remain committed to contributing to this effort by supporting the continued development of a high-quality investment funds ecosystem and promoting Cyprus internationally as a credible European funds jurisdiction.

https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/3630154

17/09/2026

Get to Know Our Collective Asset Management Committee

Today, we spotlight the Collective Asset Management Committee, chaired by Andreas Hadjikyrou.

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

With more than 25 years of experience in asset management, investments and financial services, Andreas Hadjikyrou, brings extensive executive and board-level expertise to the Committee.

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

15/09/2026

The 12th International Funds Summit & Expo is coming to Limassol.

📅 16 November 2026
📍 Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol
🎯 THE EUROPEAN ALTERNATIVE FUNDS LANDSCAPE

As the global investment landscape enters a new cycle, alternative funds are playing an increasingly important role in capital formation, investment strategies and the financing of the real economy.

The 12th International Funds Summit & Expo presented by CIFA and Invest Cyprus will bring together leading fund managers, institutional investors, policymakers and industry professionals from Europe, the Middle East and international markets to explore the trends shaping the future of alternative investments.

From AIFMD II and cross-border distribution to private credit, private equity, India’s investment opportunities, AI and digital innovation, the Summit will examine the forces transforming the European alternative funds landscape and the investment outlook for 2027.

Connect. Exchange insights. Explore what’s next for the funds industry.

👉 Register now: cyprusfundssummit.com

10/09/2026

CIFA congratulates the new leadership of CySEC

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) warmly congratulates George Karatzias on his appointment as Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and Loukas Lagoudis on his appointment as Vice-Chairman.

CIFA is particularly pleased to see George Karatzias, a former member of the CIFA Board of Directors, assume the leadership of CySEC. His first-hand knowledge of the investment funds industry, combined with his broader professional and regulatory experience, provides valuable insight as he takes on this important responsibility.

Their appointments come at a significant time for Cyprus’ financial services and investment funds sectors, as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve and international competition among financial centres intensifies.

CIFA looks forward to working closely with the new leadership of CySEC and to further strengthening the constructive relationship between the Association and the Commission. Open dialogue, effective and proportionate supervision, and close cooperation between the regulator and market participants are essential for maintaining high standards, protecting investors and enhancing
Cyprus’ position as a credible and competitive European investment funds jurisdiction.

We wish Mr Karatzias and Mr Lagoudis every success in their new roles and look forward to a productive and constructive collaboration.

10/09/2026

CIFA extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing CySEC Chairman Dr George Theocharides and Vice-Chairman Panikkos Vakkou for their service and dedication during their time with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dr Theocharides and Mr Vakkou played valuable roles in developing and strengthening Cyprus’ regulatory environment during a dynamic period of growth and transformation across our financial services and investment funds sectors.

CIFA has greatly appreciated the open dialogue, professionalism, and spirit of constructive collaboration shared with CySEC under their leadership.

We thank both Dr Theocharides and Mr Vakkou for their contributions to the Cyprus capital market and wish them every success in their future professional endeavours.

08/09/2026

Meet CIFA’s Fund Administration and Depository Committee

One of CIFA’s most active committees, bringing together experienced professionals committed to strengthening Cyprus’ position as a competitive and trusted fund domicile.

Chaired by George Tsangarides, the Committee works closely with industry stakeholders, contributes to regulatory consultations, monitors global best practices and provides recommendations to support the continued development of the funds industry.

Through collaboration with CIFA’s other committees, it remains focused on one key goal: maintaining and continuously elevating the quality of services within the industry.

07/09/2026

Η αυστηρή εποπτεία δεν αποτελεί εμπόδιο, αλλά τη βασικότερη προϋπόθεση για τη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη του χρηματοοικονομικού τομέα στην Κύπρο.

Ως CIFA, στηρίζουμε σταθερά τις πρωτοβουλίες της Επιτροπής Κεφαλαιαγοράς Κύπρου (CySEC) για την ενίσχυση του ρυθμιστικού πλαισίου. Η αξιοπιστία, η διαφάνεια και η συμμόρφωση είναι τα θεμέλια που καθιστούν την Κύπρο έναν ελκυστικό και ασφαλή διεθνή επενδυτικό προορισμό.

«Θέλουμε οργανισμούς που επιδιώκουν να αναπτυχθούν με υπευθυνότητα, διαφάνεια και μακροπρόθεσμο ορίζοντα»

26/08/2026

Get to know our Sustainable Finance Committee

Driving the conversation on sustainable finance and ESG within Cyprus’s investment funds industry.

Led by Constantinos Kourouyiannis, PhD, CFA, the Committee brings together industry professionals who share their expertise, follow regulatory developments and contribute to shaping the sector’s sustainable finance agenda.

Meet the team behind this important work.

10/08/2026

From our latest newsletter: Regulation as a Competitive Advantage: How the European Framework Strengthens Cyprus as an International Financial Centre

By Kyriacos Antonaki, Head of AML & Compliance of KENDRIS Capital Limited

As global expectations around governance, transparency and compliance continue to evolve, regulation is no longer seen as a burden—it has become a competitive advantage.

Discover how the European regulatory framework is strengthening Cyprus' position as an international financial centre.

Read the article here > https://bit.ly/Kyriacos

Regulation as a Competitive Advantage: How the European Framework Strengthens Cyprus as an International Financial Centre

05/08/2026

From our latest newsletter: Why do investors still invest through funds?

By Nikolas Charalambous, Managing Director, KENDRIS Capital Limited

As private markets become more accessible and direct investment opportunities continue to grow, many investors are asking: Why invest through a fund instead of investing directly or through co-investments?

In this article, Nikolas Charalambous explores why investment funds continue to play a vital role in today's investment landscape.

▶️Read the article below.

Why do investors still invest through funds?