2020 Cyprus Country Report

Who’s Who - Cyprus Business Directory
ANDREAS STYLIANOU
CHAIRMAN
MICHALIS P. MICHAEL
CHAIRMAN
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF CYPRUS
The Insurance Association of Cyprus is the accredited and representative
body of the Cypriot insurance industry, with 29 member insurance companies
operating in Cyprus, accounting for approximately 98% of total gross written
premiums. As the leading and united voice of the Cyprus insurance market
its mission is to promote the industry’s views and positions to policymakers
and legislators. It is also particularly active with respect to work aiming at the
modernization of the sector, the continuous improvement of the level and quality
of service to the public, the enhancement of consumers’ trust and confidence in
insurance products and their providers, and the strengthening of the institution
of insurance.
INVEST CYPRUS
Invest Cyprus (Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency) is the investment
authority of the Government of Cyprus dedicated to attract and facilitate foreign
direct investment into the country. In close collaboration with all governmental
authorities and public institutions, as well as the private sector, Invest Cyprus
is the country’s lead agent in establishing Cyprus as a world-class destination
for international business activity and investments. Invest Cyprus’ mandate is to
raise awareness of Cyprus as a destination for FDI across the globe, providing
certainty around all aspects of operating a business in Cyprus and supporting
potential investors in developing their business case for investment into the
country.
23, Zenon Sozos str., 1st floor
1075 Nicosia - Cyprus
T: (+357) 22 452 990
Contact: Andreas Athanasiades
– Director General
E: info@iac.org.cy
W: www.iac.org.cy
9 Makariou III Avenue,
4th Floor, 1065 Nicosia - Cyprus
T: (+357) 22 441 133
E: info@investcyprus.org.cy
W: www.investcyprus.org.cy
CONSTANTINOS
MEIVATZIS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
IQ EQ (CYPRUS) LIMITED
A leading global investor services group, IQ-EQ is present in 23 jurisdictions
employing over 2,800+ people across four continents with assets under
administration (AUA) exceeding US$400 billion. Our experienced and wellqualified
teams specialise in trust establishment and administration, company
incorporation and management, accounting and financial reporting, transaction
support services, fund administration services, escrow services and more.
The combination of our professional service breadth, global reach and depth
of experience has assisted us in attracting new clients from all over the world
and allowed us to actively promote Cyprus through the quality of our services.
20 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Chapo Central,
3rd floor, 1075 Nicosia - Cyprus
T: (+357) 22 749 000
Contact: Constantinos Meivatzis
- Managing Director
E: Constantinos.Meivatzis@iqeq.com
W: iqeq.com
CHRISTOS V. VASILIOU
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional service firms providing Audit, Tax and
Advisory services, operating in 147 countries and territories and have 219.000
people working in member firms around the world. KPMG operates in Cyprus
since 1948 employing more than 900 persons in 6 offices (Nicosia, Limassol,
Larnaka, Paralimni, Pafos, Polis Chrysochous). By utilising the whole spectrum
of KPMG International services and the deep knowledge and expertise in all
major industries, it provides its clients with solutions which address their unique
characteristics. KPMG offers its clients a consistent standard of service based
on high order professional capabilities, industry insight and local knowledge.
14 Esperidon Street, 1087, Nicosia - Cyprus
T: (+357) 22 209 000
Contact: Demetris S. Vakis - Board
Member, Head of Sales and Markets
E: demetris.vakis@kpmg.com.cy
W: www.kpmg.com.cy
LEANDROS
PAPAPHILIPPOU
MANAGING PARTNER
L PAPAPHILIPPOU & CO LLC
L Papaphilippou & Co LLC was founded in 1963. Through constant and consistent
work, it is now one of the leading and most respectable law firms in Cyprus. The
firm quickly established strong presence in the fields of corporate and shipping
law, litigation, banking and finance, wealth management and immigration,
thus achieving good cross-border reputation, which led to the development
of a concrete international professional network and client base. Our list of
clients includes regulatory bodies, local and international banking and financial
institutions, insurance, shipping and listed companies, multinationals and high
net worth individuals.
17 Ifigenias Street, 2007 Strovolos,
P.O.Box 28541, 2080 Nicosia - Cyprus
T: (+357) 22 271 000
Contact: Leandros Papaphilippou
- Managing Partner
E: info@papaphilippou.eu
W: www.papaphilippou.eu
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