08:30 – 09:00 Registrations and welcome coffee
09:00 – 09:05 Introduction by the Chairperson of the Summit
09:05 – 09:15 Welcome Address
H.E The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides
09:15 -09:30 International Geopolitics and Economics - The Macro View
Major issues of global economics and international relations and their impact on business. A comprehensive overview of the global economic landscape
Prof. Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Prize Laureate, Regius Professor of Economics, London School of Economics, Professor of European Studies, University of Cyprus
09:30 -09:45 Cyprus Economic Outlook: Key Growth Sectors
Makis Keravnos, Minister of Finance, Republic of Cyprus
09:45 -10:00 Cyprus as an Investment Destination: Investment Climate and Market Opportunities
Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman, Invest Cyprus
09:45 -10:00 Cyprus as an Investment Destination: Investment Climate and Market Opportunities
Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman, Invest Cyprus
10:00 -10:15 Cyprus from the Investor’s Perspective
Maurice Sehnaoui, Majority Shareholder, AstroBank
10:15 -10:30 Banking in Cyprus: The State of Play
10:30 -11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 -11:40 Panel Discussion: Cyprus as a Platform for Doing Business in Europe
• Doing international business from Cyprus: Cyprus as a regional hub
• Infrastructure, logistics, geographical opportunities
• Relocation incentives
• Benefits for Corporations Benefits for Employers and Employees
• Tax System (Corporate and Personal), Unique in Europe
• Cyprus IP Box Regime – Cyprus incentives
• Financial Reporting, Auditing, Legal System, Regulatory Framework
• Living and Working in Cyprus
• Physical Presence
11:40 -12:20 Panel Discussion: The Growing Investment Funds Industry in Cyprus
• Cyprus: An emerging Asset Management and Fund Hosting Jurisdiction
• Cyprus Funds Case Studies
• Funds in Cyprus and the Benefits of Re-domiciliation in an EU jurisdiction
• Types and Legal Forms of Cyprus Funds
12:20 -13:00 Panel Discussion: Cyprus as a Destination for Managing Affluent and High Net Worth Clients
• Servicing Private Clients and High Net Worth Individuals
• Cyprus International Trusts
• Cyprus Non Domicile Status
• Wills and Succession
13:00 -13:15 Investment Opportunities in Key Growth Sectors
• The Benefits of Investing in a Key and Growing Industry
• Attractive Investment Opportunities & Incentives Offered
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
13:15 -13:55 Panel Discussion: Case Studies/Testimonials: International Companies in Cyprus
13:55 – 14:00 Closing Remarks
14:00 Networking Cocktail