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CISCO Partners With Schroders to Launch Sustainable Investment Portfolios

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 15, 2025

Strategic Partnership Redefines ESG Investing

CISCO, a subsidiary of the Bank of Cyprus Group, has entered into a strategic alliance with Schroders, a globally respected asset management firm, to introduce a new suite of sustainable investment portfolios. Designed primarily for institutional investors as well as others favoring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the collaboration marks a significant evolution in Cyprus’s financial services sector.

Combining Local Expertise With Global Leadership

The partnership leverages CISCO’s extensive market expertise and longstanding track record in managing institutional mandates with Schroders’ global leadership in sustainable investments. Schroders was chosen for its proven heritage in ESG and impact investing, underpinned by proprietary investment models, ensuring that the newly launched portfolios align with the growing demand for investment solutions that deliver robust long-term financial performance alongside responsible investment practices.

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Structured for Comprehensive Performance

The sustainable portfolios have been meticulously designed with clearly defined sustainability metrics. They are continuously monitored for both financial and non-financial performance, adhering to internationally recognized best practices in responsible investing. The portfolios cater to a wide range of investor profiles—from conservative to dynamic—providing tailored solutions that manage risk while capitalizing on opportunities presented by the global transition towards sustainability.

Executive Insights and Market Implications

Christos Kalogeris, CEO of CISCO, stated, “Our mission is to consistently deliver excellence not only in portfolio performance but also in the positive impact we create. Through this collaboration with Schroders, we are proud to offer investment solutions that reflect both superior performance and principled investing, enabling our clients to achieve sustainable growth with transparency and accountability.”

Dimitrios Batzis, Head of Southern Eastern Europe and Mediterranean at Schroders, added, “By merging Schroders’ advanced proprietary sustainability models with CISCO’s market expertise and local leadership, we are uniquely positioned to provide a differentiated investment proposition. Our commitment is to ensure truly responsible investments that generate long-term value for Cypriot investors.”

Alignment With Regulatory Trends

CISCO’s Asset Management Division, one of the largest in Cyprus, serves a broad base of institutional clients, including pension funds, welfare funds, insurance companies, and corporations, both local and international. This initiative not only responds to increasingly stringent regulatory expectations but also addresses the evolving demands of investors for ESG-integrated strategies.

Positioning for the Future

This strategic move firmly positions both CISCO and Schroders at the forefront of ESG innovation within the region, empowering institutional investors to effectively navigate the risks and opportunities associated with the global shift towards sustainability.

Disclaimer

CISCO is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. License number: 003/03. The content herein does not constitute investment advice. Investing involves risks, and returns are not guaranteed. Prospective investors should consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

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by News Editor

August 24, 2026

Courts Are Still Applying Old Copyright Rules To AI

AI companies train models on enormous amounts of published material, including books, articles and academic research. Whether using that content without authors’ permission violates copyright law remains unresolved.

Much of the debate centres on fair use, which allows copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Courts consider factors such as the purpose of the use, how much material was involved and its impact on the original market.

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Anthropic Case Sets An Important Precedent

A major case involving Anthropic and a group of authors provided one of the clearest rulings so far. Judge William Alsup found that using copyrighted books to train AI models was lawful, comparing the process to people reading and studying literature before creating something new.

Anthropic was nevertheless ordered to pay $1.5 billion in a settlement. The penalty concerned books the company had obtained from illegal online libraries rather than the AI training itself.

For AI companies, that distinction could prove significant because it separates studying copyrighted material from directly copying it.

Competition Could Be The Key Issue

A case involving Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence offers a different perspective. A court ruled that Ross could not claim fair use after using Reuters’ copyrighted material to develop a competing AI-powered legal research platform.

The decision suggests courts may be less willing to consider AI training fair use when copyrighted content is used to build a product that directly competes with the original.

For authors, an unresolved question is whether AI-generated content should be considered competition for the works used to train these models.

The Law Has Yet To Catch Up

US copyright law predates generative AI by decades, leaving courts to apply old principles to new technology. Questions also remain over copyright protection for AI-generated works. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, a court ruled that material created entirely by AI cannot receive copyright protection.

Major AI companies remain involved in copyright litigation, and different courts could reach different conclusions. For now, there is no universal rule: the legality of AI training will depend on the circumstances of each case and how courts ultimately interpret copyright and fair use.