In a financial world defined by volatility, innovation, and constant reinvention, one truth remains unchanged — trust is the foundation of markets. And trust is built not by chance, but by clarity, regulation, and strategic foresight. That spirit will headline the 11th International Funds Summit & Expo 2025, as the Summit opens with one of its most anticipated sessions: “The Regulators’ Agenda.”
Taking place on Monday, 3 November 2025, at the Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol, this cornerstone discussion will bring together Europe’s most respected regulatory voices to explore how the continent’s investment ecosystem is evolving amid global change.
Organised by the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) and Invest Cyprus, the Summit has grown into a flagship gathering for Europe’s funds industry — a space where policy meets practice, and regulation meets innovation.
Europe’s Investment Future: Regulation as a Catalyst
Leading the session will be Dr. George Theocharides, Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) — one of Europe’s most active and forward-looking regulators in the domain of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
Against a backdrop of evolving frameworks such as AIFMD II, rising ESG disclosure requirements, and rapid digitisation across capital markets, Dr. Theocharides is expected to outline how Cyprus and Europe can strengthen competitiveness, foster innovation, and maintain market integrity in parallel.
Alongside him, Michael Fekkas, First Vice-Chairman of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), will bring a Greek perspective to the conversation — emphasizing the importance of cross-border alignment, sustainable market practices, and the role of regulatory harmonization in advancing Europe’s Capital Markets Union.
Together, these two figures represent the regulatory heartbeat of the region, guiding an agenda that balances stability with progress, prudence with openness, and structure with innovation.
Fireside Chat: Regulation with a Human Touch
Following their keynote addresses, the dialogue will continue in a fireside chat, moderated by Panikkos Vakkou, Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
This informal yet insightful exchange will move beyond policy statements — diving into the human side of regulation: the strategic trade-offs, the challenges of keeping pace with technological disruption, and the collaborative mindset required among European regulators to navigate new asset classes, tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
For fund professionals, asset managers, and investors, this is not simply a regulatory update — it is a roadmap to how the rulebook of European capital markets is being rewritten.
Setting the Stage for a Transformative Summit
The “Regulators’ Agenda” is not just the first session of the Summit — it sets the tone and tempo for two days of insight, dialogue, and direction.
As global assets under management in alternative investments are forecast to exceed $24 trillion by 2028, understanding the evolving regulatory landscape is not just a compliance exercise — it is a strategic advantage.
Cyprus in the Middle of It All
Cyprus continues to rise as a gateway for global funds, offering the ideal mix of European regulation, regional access, and financial innovation.
The Cyprus International Funds Summit, organised by the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) and Invest Cyprus, has grown into one of Europe’s premier platforms for fund managers, institutional investors, and policymakers.
With over 300 participants, 50+ top-tier institutions, and speakers from more than 15 countries, this year’s edition will deliver two days of strategic discussion, networking, and market insight in the heart of the Mediterranean.
For more information and registration, click here.
Event Details
Organisers: Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) and Invest Cyprus
Coordinator: IMH
Platinum Sponsor: ECOMMBX
Gold Sponsors: Athlos Capital, Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Cyprus, KPMG Cyprus, PwC Cyprus
Silver Sponsors: Alter Domus, Alpha Bank, EFFECT, GMM
Innovation Partner: Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation
Technology Partner: ASBIS
Supporters: Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Cyprus Bar Association, CFA Society Cyprus, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), Cyprus Integrity Forum, The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), The Institute of Internal Auditors Cyprus
Media Sponsors: IN Business magazine, CBN portal, GOLD magazine
Contact IMH:
Tel: +357 77777741
Email: events@imhbusiness.com
Website: www.cyprusfundssummit.com
