By Charalambos G. Prountzos Central, Eastern Southeastern Europe and Central Asia (CESA) Law Leader, Managing Partner at Prountzos & Prountzos LLC | EY Law

Aiming at enhancing the commerciality of Larnaca’s port and marina, as well as forming a strong relationship with the city’s people, the Kition Ocean Holdings consortium will take over the management of the development project next April. The General Manager of Larnaca Port and Marina will be Gideon Golber – one of the most successful Port Directors in Israel – and here, he analyses the four phases of this bold development and explains how it will change Larnaca for the better. By Artemis Constantinidou | Photo by Michael Kyprianou

George Campanellas, CEO of Invest Cyprus, explains the importance of recognising international companies and individuals that have chosen Cyprus as their investment destination through the annual Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards and reveals that a new incentive scheme to attract high-tech companies will soon be ready.

Shipping is the lifeblood of international trade. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, constant calls for a greener maritime industry and the latest IMO targets, sent shockwaves through global maritime transport and laid the foundations for a major transformation of the industry. Vassilios Demetriades, Deputy Minister of Shipping, talks about the new national maritime strategy he wishes to implement and the role of Cyprus in the global battle against climate change. By Marianna Nicolaou | Photo by TASPHO

Andreas Yiasemides, President of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA), describes the characteristics of Cyprus-regulated funds and explains the importance of the UBO Register in boosting the country’s reputation. He also talks about ESG investments and potential new markets that can make Cyprus a global player in the fund management industry. By Adonis Adoni

By Theo Parperis (Head of Tax & Legal, PwC Cyprus), Phryni Yiakoumetti Mina (Director, Private Wealth Services, PwC Cyprus) Natalie Vassiliou Moustaka (Senior Manager, S.A. Evangelou & Co LLC, the PwC Network Legal Practice in Cyprus)

By Monica Ioannidou Polemitis, Executive Director and Portfolio Manager, MAP Fund Management Services Limited.