Στο τεύχος Απριλίου του περιοδικού GOLD

ISSUE 133, APRIL 17, 2022

6 | EDITORIAL

8 | BUSINESS BRIEFING

Economic & Business Highlights.

10 | START ME UP

This month’s featured startup: WiRE.

12 | MY WAY

Nick Terry’s management style.

13 | FIVE MINUTES WITH…

Minna Carlberg.

COVER STORY

22 | Smart Money: The rise of Electronic Money & Payment Institutions

As Electronic Money and Payment Institutions grow in number and influence, six senior executives in Cyprus reveal how their companies are staying ahead of the game, while ACEMPI President Ioannis Georgoulas explains why the sector’s future is looking exceptionally bright.

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS

39 | The Fintech Revolution

Articles by Constantinos Yiannikouris, Senior Manager, Risk Advisory, Deloitte and Demetra Kalogerou, Non-Executive Director, ECOMMBX.

55 | Accounting, Audit & Tax Advisory Firms in Cyprus

Seven firms present their latest projects, news and views, plus an interview with Pieris Markou, President of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).  

EVENTS

52 | Christine Lagarde in Cyprus

54 | The UK Economy & Real Estate Outlook

82 | Cyprus Roadshow 2022 Israel

FEATURES

­14 | Watches & Wonders 2022 

Inside Geneva’s fine watchmaking event.

18 | Adapting and Growing

Antonia Michael, Manager of IBM Cyprus, reflects on the company’s six-decade presence on the island.

38 | Fintech and Digital Banking Crucial to Achieving Sustainable Goals

By Nicole K. Phinopoulou.

44 | Buying Property with Cryptocurrency in Cyprus

By Savvas Savvides.

46 | Tall, Taller, Tallest

Architect Eraclis Papachristou talks about architecture, art and high-rise buildings.

50 | A Unique Selling Proposition

Alessandra Montrasio, Global Brand Director, Nestlé, France explains why it’s important for professionals to embrace who they really are.

53 | Digital Acceleration Redefines the Future

By Minos Georgakis Director, Technology Advisory Services, PwC Cyprus

72 | Let The (STEM) Games Begin   

Costas Sisamos, CEO of the award-winning toy brand Engino, talks about the unique market for STEM toys, the problems facing smaller players in a huge global industry and how his company intends to resolve them.

76 | Cosmetic Surgery: Thinking Outside the Bo(to)x

Interview with George Psaras, President of the Cyprus Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (CySPRAS).

80 | Hosting Professionals from Ukraine and Russia

Vasilis Zertalis, CEO of the business services provider Prospectacy, says that many of those escaping the war in Ukraine will be able to offer valuable experience and expertise to Cyprus’ growing tech sector.

84 | BOOKSHELF

Five new business titles.

86 | IN GOOD COMPANY

How Totalserve has built a culture of openness and transparency to create a healthy working environment.

90 | THEY SAID WHAT?

A small selection of memorable statements uttered by public figures in Cyprus over the past month.

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