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CISCO Partners With Schroders to Launch Sustainable Investment Portfolios

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

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.

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.

Meta’s Muse Is Outpacing ChatGPT In Early Mobile Adoption, New Data Suggests

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Meta’s new AI app, Muse, may be emerging as one of the company’s strongest consumer launches to date. Fresh estimates from market intelligence firm Apptopia suggest the app has outperformed ChatGPT in early mobile traction, at least in the U.S. and Canada.

According to Apptopia, Muse recorded more downloads in its first 12 days on the market than ChatGPT did during the comparable period after its mobile debut. The comparison, limited to the U.S. and Canada, puts Muse’s iOS downloads at 1.8 million versus 1.3 million for ChatGPT over the same initial window.

A Strong Early Start Across Platforms

In total, Muse has reached 2.8 million global installs in its first 12 days, according to the firm. The app’s momentum also appears to be holding. After debuting at No. 2 on the U.S. App Store, Muse has since climbed to No. 1, surpassing ChatGPT, according to reporting from Business Insider. Appfigures had previously estimated that Muse crossed 1 million downloads shortly after launch.

That early rise matters because app-store performance in the first days after launch often signals whether a product can sustain consumer attention beyond initial curiosity. In Meta’s case, the data suggests Muse is not simply benefiting from novelty; it is gaining ground quickly enough to challenge the category leader.

Daily Users Show Similar Momentum

Apptopia’s estimates point to another favorable comparison for Meta: daily usage. In the U.S. alone, Muse is said to have 642,000 daily active users, well above the 231,000 ChatGPT had at the same stage of its mobile rollout.

To make the comparison fairer, Apptopia also narrowed the analysis to iOS only, since ChatGPT launched on iPhone before expanding more broadly. Even under that tighter lens, Muse still comes out ahead, with 359,000 daily active users on iOS compared with ChatGPT’s earlier figure.

Why Meta Has An Advantage

Third-party estimates are not the same as internal company data, and Apptopia cannot see Meta’s proprietary numbers. Still, even directional data suggests Muse may be on track to become a meaningful consumer product for Meta.

That possibility is strengthened by Meta’s distribution advantage. The company has already demonstrated how powerful its ecosystem can be with Threads, which surpassed 500 million users after heavy promotion across Instagram and Facebook. Muse is likely to receive a similar boost, especially because it can connect across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Apptopia does not track Meta’s internal promotion strategy, but its data indicates that more than 95% of Muse users are also Facebook users, while 63% are Instagram users. That overlap underscores how effectively Meta can move users across its products when it chooses to prioritize a launch.

The Strategic Test For Meta

For Meta, the early signal from Muse is less about one app’s download count than about whether the company can turn its scale into durable AI adoption. The first test is attention. The harder one is retention.

If Muse can convert early downloads into habitual use, Meta may have found a new front door into its AI ambitions. If not, the app risks becoming another example of how easily mobile hype can spike before settling back down.

Meta, which was asked for comment, has not yet released public figures on Muse’s early adoption.

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