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January 27, 2026

Political uncertainty, global developments and trust in the markets

CFA Society Cyprus President Constantinos Kourouyiannis, CFA recently appeared on ฮกฮ™ฮšโ€™s โ€œApo Mera se Meraโ€ programme, hosted by Katerina Charalambous, to discuss key economic and geopolitical issues shaping Cyprusโ€™ financial outlook. The interview, conducted in Greek, explored the effects of political uncertainty and international developments on market confidence, as well as Cyprusโ€™ strategic position in a rapidly evolving global environment.

During the conversation, President Kourouyiannis highlighted CFA Society Cyprusโ€™ strategic priorities for 2026, including:

  • Strengthening collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support sustainable economic development and the advancement of the investment profession.

  • Supporting the professional growth and development of members.

  • Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

  • Advancing Financial Literacy as a foundation for long-term economic growth.

The discussion also addressed key challenges facing Cyprus in 2026, notably tax reform for individuals and corporations, and emphasized the role of the CFA designation in fostering professionalism, integrity, and trust in financial markets.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full interview below:

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September 24, 2025

Connecting Academia and Industry to Equip the Next Generation of Finance Professionals

In a recent article, the President of CFA Society Cyprus, Constantinos Kourouyiannis, CFA,ย  highlights how finance education in Cyprus is evolving through strong partnerships between the CFA Institute, CFA Society Cyprus, and leading investment professionals.

This collaboration ensures that students are equipped not only with strong academic foundations, but also with practical skills, ethical grounding, and exposure to global industry standards.

A key milestone in this effort is the recognition of four academic institutions in Cyprus under the CFA University Affiliation Program, which embeds a significant portion of the CFA Program curriculum into degree programs. This achievement underscores the commitment of CFA Society Cyprus and local universities to raising the quality and prestige of finance education.

The article also highlights the impact of initiatives such as the CFA Institute Research Challenge โ€” with the Cyprus Kick-off event scheduled for October โ€” as well as university career fairs and guest lectures. These activities provide students with mentorship, hands-on experience, and valuable career development opportunities.

Through these initiatives, Cyprus is cultivating a new generation of investment professionals, fully prepared to contribute meaningfully to both the local and international financial community.

Click here to read the full article in Greek.

Click here to read the full article in English.

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February 20, 2025

CFA Institute Local Research Challenge 2024-25 Final: A Celebration of Excellence in Equity Research

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The CFA Institute Local Research Challenge 2024-25 Final was a remarkable event that brought together the brightest student teams from Cyprus to compete in an intense and insightful equity research competition. The competition provided a platform for aspiring finance professionals to showcase their analytical skills, investment acumen, and presentation abilities.

Event Overview

๐Ÿ“… Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Location: Deloitte Headquarters, Nicosia

The event featured university teams presenting their in-depth analysis of Bank of Cyprus, the Subject Company of this yearโ€™s competition. Each team conducted a thorough valuation and investment recommendation, demonstrating their expertise in financial analysis and strategic decision-making.

Participating Universities

  • University of Nicosia

  • European University of Cyprus

  • University of Cyprus

These talented students dedicated months to rigorous research, applying their academic knowledge to real-world financial scenarios.

Agenda Highlights

๐Ÿ”น Gathering & Networking
๐Ÿ”น Welcome Remarks by Chair of CFA Research Challenge Committee & Deloitte Partner & FAS Leader
๐Ÿ”น Student Presentations & Q&A with the Judges
๐Ÿ”น Closing Ceremony & Winner Announcementย 

Winners & Recognition

After a highly competitive round of presentations and challenging Q&A sessions the University of Nicosia ย was crowned the winner.ย  They will now advance to the EMEA Regional Finals, representing Cyprus.

Sponsors & Partners

This prestigious event was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
๐Ÿ† Platinum Sponsor: XM
๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold Sponsors: Deloitte Cyprus, Athlos Capital, Eurobank Cyprus
๐ŸŽฏ Other Sponsor: StockOpine

A Night of Celebration & Networking

The event concluded with a networking reception, where participants, judges, sponsors, and industry professionals engaged in insightful discussions over food and drinks. The evening not only celebrated the winners but also recognized the dedication and hard work of all participating teams.

Looking Ahead

CFA Society Cyprus remains committed to fostering financial literacy and investment excellence among future finance professionals. We congratulate all participants for their efforts and wishย University of Nicosiaย the best of luck in the EMEA Regional Finals!

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December 18, 2024

CFA Society Cyprus Launches Podcast Series

CFA Society Cyprus is excited to launch a new podcast series that dives deep into the financial topics shaping our world and local economy. Each episode will bring expert guests sharing insights and practical advice to help you navigate finance and investment challenges with confidence.

Episode 1: Pensions in Cyprus
Board Member and Financial Literacy Chair, Alexandros Clappas, CFA, and guest Panayiotis Mavromichalis, CFA, explore:
๐Ÿ”น The effectiveness of Cyprus’ pension system
๐Ÿ”น The role of private pensions in complementing state provisions
๐Ÿ”น How individuals and policymakers can ensure a secure retirement future

Gain valuable knowledge and be part of a discussion that affects everyoneโ€™s financial wellbeing.ย 

While the first episode is in Greek, future episodes will also include discussions in English, making the podcast accessible to a broader audience.

Click here for press release.

Watch podcast here.

Listen to podcast here.

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November 27, 2024

CFA Society Cyprus: ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ, ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐†๐จ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐”๐ฉ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ

The CFA Society Cyprus recently shared its 2024 strategic achievements in the press (links below), highlighting its progress under the leadership of the new Board of Directors elected in July 2024. These objectives aim to enhance the Society’s influence within the financial sector and the broader community through the following initiatives:

๐”๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The Society will deepen its partnerships with universities and continue promoting financial education. This includes participation in initiatives like the CFA Institute Local Research Challenge and advancing ties with academic institutions through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ฒ
With financial literacy as a core priority, CFA Society Cyprus plans to organize workshops, seminars, and public initiatives to educate both professionals and the general public on financial planning and investment management.

๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐œ๐ฌ
The Society remains committed to raising awareness about the importance of ethical standards in finance, fostering trust and professionalism within the industry.

๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐„๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Empowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, fostering meaningful conversations, building connections, and driving actionable change to create a more inclusive and equitable community.

ฮคฮฟ ฮฝฮญฮฟ ฮ”.ฮฃ ฯ„ฮฟฯ… CFA Society Cyprus: ฮฃฯ„ฯŒฯ‡ฮฟฮน ฮบฮฑฮน ฮ”ฯฮฌฯƒฮตฮนฯ‚ – Boussias News

ฮคฮฟ ฮฝฮญฮฟ ฮ”ฮฃ ฯ„ฮฟฯ… CFA Society Cyprus: ฮฃฯ„ฯŒฯ‡ฮฟฮน ฮบฮฑฮน ฮ”ฯฮฌฯƒฮตฮนฯ‚

ฮคฮฟ ฮฝฮญฮฟ ฮ”ฮฃ ฯ„ฮฟฯ… CFA Society Cyprus: ฮฃฯ„ฯŒฯ‡ฮฟฮน ฮบฮฑฮน ฮ”ฯฮฌฯƒฮตฮนฯ‚ | Stockwatch – ฮ ฮฑฯฮฌฮธฯ…ฯฮฟ ฯƒฯ„ฮทฮฝ ฮŸฮนฮบฮฟฮฝฮฟฮผฮฏฮฑ

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October 24, 2024

Local CFA Institute Research Challenge Kick-off

This yearโ€™s CFA Institute Local Research Challenge kicked off on October 23rd with a hybrid event at Athlos House with a presentation from University Relations and Research Challenge Chair, Jan-Hofmeyr Retief, CFA.ย 

This yearโ€™s sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor: XM

Gold Sponsors: Deloitte Cyprus, Athlos Capital and Eurobank Cyprus

Other Sponsors: StockOpine

Click here to read press release.

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September 5, 2024

CFA Society Cyprus interview on Protoselido

CFA Society Cyprus Vice President, Constantinos Kourouyiannis, CFA, and Financial Literacy Chair, Alexandros Clappas, CFA, were recently featured on local TV program, Protoselido. During the interview, they covered several significant topics:

  • The pressing issue of financial illiteracy in Cyprus and the general lack of public financial knowledge.
  • Financial Literacy Presentation, which has successfully reached over 3,000 students since 2018.
  • The introduction of Financial Literacy into the school curriculum and its growing significance.
  • The DEI committee’s upcoming Gender Pension Gap Insights presentation in October, supported by local Parliament.
  • Our Career-Focused Webinar Series for industry professionals, alongside other key initiatives.

Watch the full interview here.

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July 22, 2024

CFA Society Cyprus President’s interview on professional development in the complex world of investments

CFA Society Cyprus President, Nikos Potamaris, CFA, speaks about professional development in the complex world of investments in an interview with InBusiness.

To read the full interview, click here.

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July 18, 2024

CFA Society Cyprus – New Board of Directors FY2024-2025

Following CFA Society Cyprus’s Annual General Meeting on July 15th, 2024, at the offices of EIMF, the Board of Directors is as follows:

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Nikos Potamaris, CFA – President

Constantinos Kourouyiannis, CFA – Vice Presidentย 

Natalie Philippou, CFA – Secretary and DEI Chair

Evgeny Tarakanov, CFA – Treasurer

Alexandros Clappas, CFA – Financial Literacy Chair

Andreas Spyrides, CFA – Advocacy Chair

Jan-Hofmeyr Retief, CFA – University Relations and Research Challenge Chair

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Click here to read press release.

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June 3, 2024

CFA Society Cyprus’s President interview with Eurokerdos

CFA Society Cyprus’s President, Andreas Cleanthous, CFA, outlines the mission of the Society and talks about the duty of investment professionals to improve and keep their knowledge and skills up to date. He also explains why ethics matter for the economy at large and why financial literacy is a challenge for the Cypriot society.

To read the interview (in Greek) with local magazine Eurokerdos, please click here and turn to page 34.

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