The Hellenic Bank has taken a significant step to ease the financial burden on borrowers by announcing a reduction in its reference interest rate. Effective from March 12, 2025, the rate sees a drop from 2.90% to 2.65%. This 0.25% cut aligns with fluctuations in the European Central Bank’s base rate.

Impact On Borrowers And Business

• Interest Rate Adjustment: The treasury rate was reduced by 0.25%.
• New Rate: Set at 2.65%.
• Beneficiaries: Over 6,000 loan recipients are expected to benefit.

Coming on the heels of a recent 0.16% reduction, which affected the bank’s basic interest to reach 1.75%, this move aims to further relieve over 90,000 borrowers, spanning individuals to businesses, by reducing their borrowing costs.

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Steady Fixed Rates For Home Loans & My Home Rewards

Attractive Mortgage Rates: The Bank offers fixed mortgage rates of:

• 2.95% for the initial three years.
• 3.10% for the first five years.

My Home Rewards Program enriches these offers through:

• Cashback Offers: Up to €2,000 for furnishing and home equipment from partner merchants.
• Enhanced Buyer Opportunities: Enabling customers to own homes under more favorable conditions.

This strategic rate adjustment by Hellenic Bank not only makes loan facilities more accessible but also strengthens the real estate market dynamics in Cyprus, aligning with trends observed in the global real estate arena.

The UAE has set a bold vision with its National Investment Strategy 2031, targeting an elevation in annual foreign investment inflows from AED112 billion ($30.5 billion) in 2023 to AED240 billion ($65.4 billion) by 2031. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted the strategy’s goal to transform the UAE into a premier global investment hub. Aiming to swell the foreign direct investment stock from AED800 billion to AED2.2 trillion, this strategy focuses on key sectors: industry, financial services, transport and logistics, renewable energy, and telecommunications.

Key Initiatives And Economic Contributions

The approved strategy includes 12 new programs and 30 distinct initiatives, such as the Financial Sector Development and the Investment Offices Promotion Incubator. Currently, foreign direct investment contributes significantly to the GDP, with predictions to increase its share to over 30% of the total investments by 2031.

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Technological And Digital Advancements

The strategy outlines the UAE’s vision to become a digital economy powerhouse by 2031, intending to enhance the digital economy’s current contribution to GDP from 9.7% to 19.4%. The Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI) will also play a pivotal role in gauging technological advances and sustainability practices.

The introduction of a remote work system and the launch of the National Green Certificates Program further highlight the UAE’s efforts to harness global talent and promote sustainable development.