Bank of Cyprus

Court verdict sends shockwaves to Nicosia

In a potentially precedent-setting decision in Cyprus, the Limassol District Court has upheld its initial ruling in favor of a Russian depositor at now-defunct Laiki Bank, potentially exposing the state to financial implications of up to 2-3 billion euros. The court's decision, which awarded €780,000 in compensation to the depositor, could have far-reaching consequences for Cyprus.

An ‘important milestone’ for Bank of Cyprus

The Bank of Cyprus is proceeding with a dividend payment after 12 years, after receiving the green light from the European Central Bank. 

According to an announcement, the BoC Holdings board of directors will propose the payment of a final dividend of 0.05 euros per share from the profits of 2022 to shareholders at the annual general meeting, to be held on May 26. 

Funds boost investment in Cyprus banks

Investing in Cypriot banks is becoming increasingly common. 

The progress they have made in terms of the nonperforming loan burden they have shed, their capital adequacy, which is characterized as good, the profits expected as interest rates rise, and the cost cuts they have implemented have transformed them into an appealing investment target.

NBG Pangaea buys CYREIT Variable Investment Company

NBG Pangaea Real Estate Investment Company of Greece announced the completion of its agreement last week with Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited for the acquisition of a portfolio of properties in Cyprus, through the purchase of 100 percent of the management shares and 88.2 percent of the investment shares of Cypriot CYREIT Variable Investment Company PLC.

Cyprus suffers blow from massive bank withdrawals by Russian depositors

The economy of Cyprus has suffered a serious blow from the flight of Russian capital from the island.
The Russian oligarchs who appear to be a pillar of Cyprus' banking system apparently want to stash away their wealth in other countries as the battle to combat money laundering heats up in the EU.

Motor Oil subsidiary buys out Investment Bank of Greece

Athens-listed group Motor Oil announced yesterday the acquisition of a 97.08 percent of the Investment Bank of Greece (IBG) for 73.5 million euros. The deal was signed on Tuesday.

The buyout of the lender is made through Motor Oil's 100 percent subsidiary Ireon Investments Ltd that is based in Cyprus.

Bank of Cyprus plans voluntary layoffs in 2019

Voluntary layoffs are reportedly expected next year with most credit institutions effecting a reduction in their employee numbers. The first large voluntary exit program, according to Kathimerini, is expected to be implemented by Bank of Cyprus, although guidelines and provisions for the layoffs have not been finalized yet.

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