On Thursday 11 June 2026, CFA Society Cyprus held its Annual Forecasting Event at The Landmark Nicosia, under the theme Staying Ahead of the Curve: Fundamentals and Discipline in Volatile Markets. Once again, the Event brought together senior executives from banks and investment institutions across Cyprus and abroad, along with leading voices from the global financial industry.

A Regional Hub for Investment Professionals

The programme featured specialist presentations from speakers representing some of the world’s foremost financial institutions, including HSBC, Goldman Sachs and Julius Baer, who shared their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping international markets and the broader investment landscape.

Welcoming attendees, CFA Society Cyprus President Constantinos Kourouyiannis highlighted the international character of the event, noting that the presence of speakers and representatives from leading institutions and CFA Societies abroad reflects Cyprus’s growing role as a regional hub for investment professionals.

Discipline Over Prediction

Turning to the theme of the Forum, President Kourouyiannis observed that markets are evolving faster than forecasts can keep pace with, and that the real challenge facing investors is not predicting what comes next but responding to it with discipline and sound judgment.

He pointed to Benjamin Graham’s enduring theory and the concept of “Mr. Market” as a reminder that markets are often driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals. For this reason, he said, investors should not follow the market’s mood but instead assess prices calmly, based on real value and fundamental strength.

He also spoke about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the investment profession, emphasizing that despite rapid technological progress, judgment, ethics and professional responsibility remain firmly human responsibilities. Addressing participants directly, he noted that dialogue, the exchange of ideas, continuous learning, discipline and ongoing development form the foundation for excellence in the financial profession.

The Future of the European Economy

In his address, Dr. Georgios Theocharides, Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), spoke about the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) and the Markets in Crypto-Assets and Integrated Supervision Proposal (MISP) as strategic steps toward deepening and strengthening European capital markets, with significant implications for the future of the European economy.

The goal, he explained, is to channel European savings more effectively into productive investments, particularly those that support innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth, while also promoting cross-border integration and ensuring consistent, high-quality supervision across the European Union.

He noted that through cohesive supervision, stronger trust and meaningful cross-border integration, Europe can build a stronger, more resilient and strategically autonomous capital market. He added that a more cohesive and credible supervisory framework can help Europe strengthen its competitiveness, financial stability and long-term sustainable growth.

Closing the Evening: Networking Dinner

The Forum concluded with a networking dinner, giving attendees the opportunity to exchange views, ideas and experiences in a dynamic and collaborative setting, a fitting close to an evening centred on dialogue and shared learning.

With Thanks to Our Sponsors

CFA Society Cyprus extends its sincere thanks to the sponsors and supporters who made this year’s Event possible:

Platinum Sponsor Bank of Cyprus

Gold Sponsors Demetra Holdings · Alpha Bank · Athlos Capital

Silver Sponsors AON · K. Treppides & Co

Welcome Receptioon Sponsors LEON MFO Investments · Chrysostomides Advocates and Legal Consultants