Central Bank Of Cyprus Reports Robust €28.35 Billion In Total Assets As Of June 2025

Overview Of The CBC’s Financial Position

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a consolidated asset total of €28.35 billion as of June 30, 2025. In a detailed disclosure by Governor Christodoulos Patsalides, the financial institution outlined the composition of its balance sheet with a clear emphasis on intra-Eurosystem claims, which constitute the largest asset segment.

Asset Composition And Dominant Exposure

Intra-Eurosystem claims accounted for €18.09 billion, reflecting the CBC’s deep integration within the euro area financial network. Securities held by euro area residents, denominated in euro, further reinforced the asset base with a contribution of €7.22 billion. Additionally, gold and related assets were valued at €1.25 billion, underscoring a diversified asset allocation strategy. Exposure to non-euro area residents was maintained at moderate levels, with foreign and euro-denominated claims totaling €1.06 billion and €517.26 million respectively. Minor holdings in foreign currency for euro area residents along with other minor asset components complemented the portfolio.

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Liabilities And Balance Sheet Equilibrium

On the liabilities side, the formulation mirrors the asset structure exactly with total liabilities also amounting to €28.35 billion. A significant liability component was associated with monetary policy operations, where liabilities towards euro area credit institutions reached €18.27 billion. Additional liabilities include banknotes in circulation at €3.21 billion and obligations towards other euro area residents totalling €3.61 billion, split between the general government and other counterparties. Notably, the CBC’s liabilities are carefully structured, with allocations to special drawing rights, foreign currency denominated liabilities, and other financial provisions reinforcing the overall balance sheet stability.

Supporting Financial Metrics And Strategic Insights

Other key metrics include provisions of €596.57 million and revaluation accounts capturing dynamic asset fluctuations at €1.24 billion. With capital and reserves recorded at €333.82 million, the CBC’s financial reporting underscores a balanced approach between asset growth and liability management. These disclosures illustrate prudent financial discipline and a commitment to robust asset-liability management within the uniquely interconnected environment of the Eurosystem.

Conclusion

The CBC’s reporting reflects not only a strong and diversified balance sheet but also a strategic alignment with European banking operations. By maintaining a careful equilibrium between assets and liabilities, the central bank reinforces its role as a pillar of financial stability in an interconnected euro area market. Stakeholders and market participants will find these detailed insights invaluable for assessing macroeconomic and monetary policy directions in the region.

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Cyprus-Based ASBIS Hits Record $1.05bn In Monthly Revenue, Up 216% Year On Year

by News Editor

October 21, 2026

The technology distributor ASBIS Group, headquartered in Limassol, has exceeded $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history, reporting preliminary consolidated revenue of $1.05 billion in September 2026, more than three times the amount recorded a year earlier.

The figure represents a 216% increase from $332 million in September 2025, making it the highest-revenue month in the company’s history.

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ASBIS reported its strongest sales growth in servers and server components, while CEO Serhei Kostevitch pointed to growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions and computing infrastructure as an opportunity for the business.

For a company operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, September marked a new sales milestone following several months of substantial year-on-year growth.

Kostevitch attributed the record performance to the group’s existing operations, highlighting its broad product portfolio, international market presence and strong relationships with manufacturers and trading partners.

“Most importantly, this result is the outcome of our regular operating activities,” he said.

The CEO also highlighted the company’s portfolio of projects as a reason for confidence in continued AI-related development.

However, the group’s growth was not limited to AI-related technologies. Smartphones also performed strongly in September, with Kostevitch stressing that “we are growing beyond the AI segment as well.”

Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of ASBIS’s September revenue, followed by Slovakia and Poland.

Growth Follows Record First Half

September’s results follow a period of strong financial performance for ASBIS.

In July, the company reported preliminary consolidated revenue of $531 million, an increase of 89% compared with the same month in 2025. August brought a further rise to $604 million, up 91% year on year.

September’s $1.05 billion figure represents a substantial increase on both months, although the company has not provided a detailed breakdown explaining the acceleration.

The results also follow a record first half of 2026, when ASBIS generated approximately $2.97 billion in consolidated revenue, up 76% year on year.

Net profit after tax reached $80.6 million, compared with $19.4 million in the same period in 2025.

The second quarter was particularly strong, with revenue reaching $1.69 billion, an increase of 78.7%, while quarterly net profit more than tripled to $44.3 million.

ASBIS has emphasised that its September revenue figures are preliminary estimates and may differ from the final reported results.

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