As Cyprus is named the best-improved country in the IMD World Competitiveness Centre 2020 report after rising 11 places, George Campanellas, the Chief Executive of Invest Cyprus, the national investment promotion agency, highlighted the country’s successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its new strategy to improve its economic competitiveness.
Read full articleIn the recent Appellate case of VTB BANK -V- TARUTA, the Appellate Court decided that Cypriot Courts do not have jurisdiction under Law 121 (1)/2000 for the enforcement and recognition of foreign judgment or foreign arbitral awards, when both the judgment creditor, and judgment debtor, reside outside Cyprus.
Read full articleIt is generally understood that the insurance coverage of a luxurious Yacht can be a headache for her owner, not having the necessary knowledge and sufficient information to make an educated decision with confidence, especially in a changing and challenging international insurance market.
Read full articleThe rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented global shock, both on a humanitarian and an economic level. As most countries are relaxing lockdown measures, uncertainty on navigating the impact of the pandemic on the economy is apparent. EY Cyprus in an effort to support the local community navigate the effects of COVID-19, has prepared a new Industry Pulse report on the Retail sector, adding to the series of Industry Pulse Reports on Banking, Tourism and Real Estate. The Retail Industry Pulse Report is the fourth and final Pulse report to be issued and it provides a sector-specific perspective on the COVID-19 impact, fiscal and monetary policy, recovery scenarios, trends and recommendations.
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