The 11th International Funds Summit, held with the support of Eurobank, focused on the global trends in alternative investments and the cross-border collaboration opportunities that are shaping the new era of funds.
Representing the Bank, Panayiotis Chrysostomou, Manager, Banking Services & Representative Offices, International Business Banking, participated in the panel 'India & Cyprus – Building Bridges in Alternative Investments', as part of the broader Strategic Dialogue: The India Dimension. The discussion highlighted Cyprus’ role as a strategic gateway for Indian fund managers seeking access to the European market, while exploring issues related to cross-border fund structuring, tax efficiency, institutional capital flows, and innovation in the financial sector.
Chrysostomou, speaking about Eurobank Group’s strategic initiatives, underlined that Eurobank recognises the huge prospects of the Indian economy and plays a leading role in connecting India with Europe through Greece and Cyprus. With its upcoming physical presence in Mumbai, the Bank becomes the first Greek and Cypriot banking group to establish a presence in India, creating a tangible bridge of cooperation between the two regions. “Cyprus, as an EU member state with a mature financial framework, offers an attractive jurisdictional package and represents an ideal hub for Indian investments and capital seeking reliable access to the European market,” he noted.
Referring to the Group’s broader strategy, Chrysostomou emphasised that Eurobank is turning financial diplomacy into action through initiatives such as the India-Greece-Cyprus Business & Investment Council (IGC), which serves as a platform for strengthening trade, investment, and technology ties among the three countries.
Through its recent collaborations with Fairfax Digital Services and LTIMindtree to establish a Global Delivery Centre in India, as well as with NPCI International to introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in Greece and Cyprus, Eurobank is further enhancing the connectivity between the European and Indian economies in the fields of technology, payments, and innovation.
Leveraging its solid financial foundation, international experience, and extensive network and access, Eurobank remains committed to its vision of connecting Europe with dynamic and rapidly growing economies such as India, actively supporting the businesses and investors who will shape a new era of growth.
