Στο τεύχος Δεκεμβρίου του περιοδικού GOLD

ISSUE 129, DECEMBER 19, 2021

6 | EDITORIAL

8 | BUSINESS BRIEFING

Economic & Business Highlights.

10 | START ME UP

This month’s featured startup: Atokes.

14 | MY WAY

Maria Markidou Georgiadou’s management style.

16 | FIVE MINUTES WITH…

Rona Petri.

COVER STORY

24 | The Directory of Foreign Investment in Cyprus

Foreign investment has played a major role in transforming Cyprus into a modern and cosmopolitan business centre. In many instances, such investment takes the form of companies registered and operating in Cyprus, that have either been created by non-Cypriots or have received foreign investment, thus enhancing the business environment of the island, and promoting it as an international, robust, vibrant business hub.

26 | Time is Money

Interview with Ioannis Matsis, newly appointed Chairperson of Invest Cyprus.

32 | Cyprus as an International Business Hub and a Model Nation.

By Andreas Pishias, General Secretary, CIBA.

36 | 500+ Cyprus Companies with International Shareholders

The Directory of companies, listed by sector.

42 | Leading the Way

20 Foreign Business Leaders in Cyprus.

88 | An Attractive Destination for Foreign Companies

By Michalis Hadjipanayiotou, Chairman, Cyprus Land & Building Developers. Association

140 | Great Workplace Design = Great Job Satisfaction

Showcasing some of the most impressive workspaces in Cyprus.

EVENTS

184 | Wealth and Estate Planning Conference

185 | 17th CFO Management Forum & Awards

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

191 | Professional Services in Cyprus

Ten firms present their services, products and opinions, prefaced by an introduction in which three leading professionals – Pieris Markou (President, ICPAC), Georgia Constantinou-Panayiotou (Spokesperson/Board Member, CBA) and Christophoros Koutouroushis (President, CYFA) express their views on the future of the sector.

FEATURES

­18 | Steady As You Go

ECOMMBX CEO Michael C.G. Charalambides on unicorns, PSD2 and the opportunities that lie ahead for EMIs and payment firms.

180 | Green Thinking and the Blue Economy

Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President and Director of Safe Bulkers Inc., talks about the fast-moving technological and legal changes in the shipping sector.

188 | Quixotic Dreamers and Music Pioneers

Andreas Trachonitis, production manager and founder of Louvana Records talks about the issues holding back the music industry in Cyprus and how the advent of streaming platforms has changed the game for indie artists.

216 | The Future is Electric

Geert Van Noyen, Manager, Vehicle Dynamics, Ford of Europe, reveals his thoughts on the road ahead for electric vehicles and explains how the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is leading the way.

218 | Professional Training and Changing Perceptions

Odysseus Tavros, Deputy CEO at Globaltraining and ICAEW Council Member for Cyprus, looks at how the Professional Training Sector is being transformed.

220 | BOOKSHELF

Books of the Year: The winners of ten major book awards in 2021.

222 | IN GOOD COMPANY

How iSPIRAL retains employees by taking care of their personal needs in a friendly working environment.

226 | THEY SAID WHAT?

Some of the most notable statements heard in Cyprus during the past month.