Invest Cyprus, in collaboration with FT Locations, the global investment arm of Financial Times, successfully organised the international investment conference Investing in Cyprus: Risk, returns and FDI flows in the innovation corridor on 26 February at Bracken House in London, the headquarters of the Financial Times.
The event brought together leading asset managers, institutional investors and senior business executives, highlighting Cyprus’ evolution into a resilient, technologically advanced European investment hub.
At a time of heightened geopolitical complexity, Cyprus was presented as a strategic European platform with meaningful regional reach. This momentum is underpinned by a particularly strong macroeconomic framework, as Cyprus remains one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, with growth reaching 3.4% in 2024 and accelerating to 4.5% in late 2025. This trajectory is reinforced by the country’s return to an “A” credit rating category by all major rating agencies, while public debt has fallen below 60% of GDP and unemployment stands at under 5%, pointing to conditions of full employment.
The forum underlined that foreign direct investment is a central pillar of this growth, with Cyprus ranking 11th globally in greenfield FDI performance. A strong signal of international confidence is the continued expansion of groups already established on the island, such as MUFG, which now employs more than 250 people locally, and Murex, which has grown its team to 300 professionals.
The Chairman of Invest Cyprus, Evgenios Evgeniou, commented, “Investors today are looking for stability and regulatory credibility. Cyprus is meeting these needs by building a future-oriented economy grounded in fiscal discipline and strong institutions. The technology sector is now a core pillar, contributing 14% of our GDP, a level comparable to tourism, while investment in the ICT sector increased by more than 200% in 2024 alone. We are consistently attracting highly specialised talent, upgrading our economic profile.”
Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki, who participated in the conference, stated, “The Government’s priority is to strengthen the country’s investment proposition through speed, certainty and transparency. We are committed to a policy direction that reinforces the credibility of the Cypriot economy and advances reforms that support sustainable growth. Cyprus operates as a stable hub in a region of growing geopolitical and economic importance, and we remain focused on ensuring that quality investments are implemented effectively.”
Cyprus’ ongoing economic transformation is further reflected in landmark institutional investments across a wide range of sectors. These include Eurobank’s acquisition of Hellenic Bank, Blackstone’s strategic entry into the hospitality market, as well as Adobe’s acquisition of Semrush within the technology ecosystem. These developments, alongside investments in health and education by groups such as PureHealth and the American University of Beirut, represent a long-term vote of confidence in Cyprus’ model. Invest Cyprus continues to operate as a one-stop shop, supporting international investors at every stage of their growth.
Invest Cyprus is the official investment promotion agency of the Republic of Cyprus, responsible for attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment and supporting the country’s economic development. Its mission is to attract quality investments, support international businesses seeking to operate in Cyprus and promote Cyprus as an attractive and competitive business destination. With a focus on transparency, efficiency and the provision of comprehensive services, Invest Cyprus is a strategic partner for every investor choosing Cyprus.
For more information: www.investcyprus.org.cy
