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Cyprus Film Commission Launches Strategic London Roadshow to Champion Filming Incentives

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 26, 2026

Roadshow Overview

The Cyprus Film Commission recently orchestrated a three-day roadshow in London, targeting key professionals from the United Kingdom’s audiovisual sector. This high-level initiative underscored Cyprus’ ambition to position itself as a premier filming destination internationally.

Engaging the United Kingdom’s Audiovisual Community

Over the course of the event, two sessions were tailored specifically for British industry insiders, while the final day was exclusively devoted to Cypriots residing and working in the UK, hosted in collaboration with the Cypriot High Commission in London. Each session provided an in-depth presentation of Cyprus’ robust incentives programme, designed to attract both international and domestic screen productions.

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Presenting Unparalleled Financial Incentives

Lefteris Eleftheriou, Chairman of the Cyprus Film Commission, led the series of events, outlining the financial advantages, practical production considerations, and eligibility criteria that define the country’s incentives scheme. Eleftheriou emphasized that the incentives programme offers one of the most generous and expeditious cash rebate payment systems in Europe, creating a competitive edge for producers.

Strong Industry Response and Strategic Growth

The response from British audiovisual professionals exceeded expectations, with particularly robust attendance at the session held at the High Commission. Established in 2017, the programme has grown in prominence, notably during the Covid-19 period, and now operates with an annual budget of €25 million, supporting more than seven international productions from the United Kingdom, France, Scandinavia, and beyond.

Fostering Domestic and International Collaboration

Central to Cyprus’ strategy is the collaboration between foreign productions and local entrepreneurs, a synergy that not only bolsters the domestic audiovisual industry but also enhances the country’s global reputation. The final session, co-organized with the Cypriots in the City business association, highlighted the critical role of the diaspora in shaping Cyprus’ economic and cultural landscape.

Looking Ahead

In his personal reflections on the roadshow, Eleftheriou noted that the concluding event—characterized by engaging discussions and thoughtful Q&A sessions—cemented Cyprus’ status as a forward-thinking destination for film and television production. This strategic initiative demonstrates the country’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and leveraging its competitive financial incentives to drive industry growth.

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Bank of Cyprus Upgrade Signals Fresh Optimism For Greek And Cypriot Banks

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 26, 2026

Regional Banks Enter A More Favorable Cycle

Bank of Cyprus and Eurobank are well positioned to benefit from a renewed re-rating of Greek and Cypriot bank stocks, according to Cyprus-based investment firm Roemer Capital, which upgraded Bank of Cyprus to a buy rating and reaffirmed its positive view on Eurobank.

The firm cited easing geopolitical tensions, resilient economic growth in Greece and Cyprus, lower funding costs and Greece’s expected transition to developed-market status as the main factors supporting the sector.

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Roemer Capital also lowered its cost of equity assumptions, updated its forecasts following first-quarter 2026 results and extended its valuation horizon to the end of 2027, raising target prices across its banking coverage.

Bank Of Cyprus Gets The Largest Upgrade

Bank of Cyprus received the biggest revision, with Roemer Capital upgrading the stock from hold to buy and setting a target price of €11.10, implying potential total upside of 27%.

The firm highlighted the bank’s strong capital generation, profitability and projected 100% dividend payout, describing it as the strongest capital-return story among the banks under coverage. Roemer Capital maintained its buy rating on Eurobank, assigning a target price of €4.90 and forecasting potential upside of 28%. The report said the bank is well placed to benefit from loan growth, improving operating performance and merger-and-acquisition synergies.

National Bank of Greece and Piraeus Bank also retained buy ratings, with expected returns ranging from 25% to 36%. Optima Bank was upgraded to buy, while Alpha Bank remained at hold on valuation grounds.

Why Growth Still Sets The Region Apart

According to Roemer Capital, Greek and Cypriot banks continue to benefit from stronger economic fundamentals than many western European peers. The report pointed to faster economic growth, healthier balance sheets, low levels of non-performing exposures, capital ratios approaching 20% and strong customer deposit bases.

Analysts expect performing loans across the sector to grow at a compound annual rate of 6% to 8% through 2028, supported by private investment, digitalisation, green manufacturing, supply-chain expansion and a gradual recovery in household lending.

The report also said the conclusion of lending under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility is unlikely to materially affect credit growth, as banks have already shifted back towards traditional commercial lending. Roemer Capital expects Euribor to remain between 2.2% and 2.5%, a level it believes should support both lending activity and net interest margins.

Geopolitics, Valuation And Market Structure Support The Case

The report said improving geopolitical conditions have strengthened the investment outlook, noting that Brent crude prices have largely returned to pre-war levels while Greek government bond yields have stabilised at around 3.5%. Although geopolitical risks remain, Roemer Capital believes the likelihood of a major inflationary shock or significant pressure on bank profitability has eased.

Another important catalyst identified by the firm is Greece’s expected promotion to developed-market status by FTSE Russell, STOXX and MSCI over the coming months.

According to the report, the reclassification should improve liquidity and attract a broader base of international investors. Roemer Capital also said Euronext’s acquisition of the Athens Exchange is expected to strengthen market infrastructure and increase international visibility, particularly for Bank of Cyprus and Optima Bank.

The firm noted that Bank of Cyprus has already benefited from its Athens listing, with average daily trading value increasing from less than €400,000 before its September 2024 move to nearly €6 million afterwards.

Economic Momentum Remains A Core Tailwind

Roemer Capital said both Greece and Cyprus have moved beyond post-crisis recovery and are now supported by private-sector-led growth. For Cyprus, the report highlighted recent tax reform and efforts to simplify the legal and regulatory framework, while also noting that limited foreign banking competition continues to support domestic lenders.

Overall, Roemer Capital expects Greek and Cypriot banks to remain well-positioned for profitable loan growth over the coming years.