doValue Cyprus Strengthens Market Leadership With New Astrobank Portfolio

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 18, 2025

Expanding Market Influence

Loan and real estate management firm doValue Cyprus has significantly reinforced its domestic presence in non-performing loan servicing by acquiring a new portfolio from Astrobank Public Company Limited. This development follows Astrobank’s recent transition, marked by the transfer of key operations to Alpha Bank Cyprus Limited and the subsequent surrender of its banking licence.

Strategic Acquisition And Swift Execution

Finalized on November 3, 2025, the agreement underscores a decisive strategic shift as doValue Cyprus assumes management of Astrobank’s remaining portfolio. The immediate commencement of portfolio management is a testament to the firm’s commitment to delivering specialized, resilient solutions within the non-performing loan market.

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Expertise Driving Market Growth

Chief Executive Officer Varnavas Kourounas emphasized that the latest portfolio acquisition not only expands the firm’s operational footprint but also validates its credibility and deep expertise in the competitive Cypriot financial sector. The strategic move is aligned with the broader growth ambitions of the doValue Group.

Broader Market Implications

Operating as part of the international doValue Group—the largest independent loan and real estate management organization in Southern Europe—doValue Cyprus is well-positioned to leverage its newly expanded portfolio. With approximately €136 billion in assets under management, the group maintains a dominant presence across Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Cyprus. Moreover, its subsidiary, Altamira Real Estate, runs Cyprus’ largest real estate platform, managing extensive property portfolios alongside the island’s most comprehensive sales network.

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Nearly 80% Of Cyprus’ Foreign Investment Came From Outside EU In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 11, 2026

Cyprus had the highest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) originating outside the European Union among 14 EU member states reporting data for 2025. According to Eurostat, non-EU economies accounted for 79.4% of the island’s inward FDI, highlighting its distinct position among the reporting countries.

The figures contrast with most other EU economies, where investment from within the bloc remains the main source of foreign capital.

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Cyprus Leads In Non-EU Investment Share

Eurostat measures inward FDI positions by the ultimate investing economy, identifying the economy where the investment ultimately originates rather than only the country through which it is channelled. This distinction is important when investments involve subsidiaries or intermediary holding companies.

In nine of the 14 reporting countries, most foreign investment came from within the EU. The Czech Republic recorded the highest intra-EU share, at 75.1%, followed by Romania at 73.3% and Estonia at 64.8%.

Cyprus was among five countries where non-EU economies accounted for more than half of inward FDI. Spain, Sweden, Greece and Denmark also recorded shares above 50%, ranging from 51% to 55.1%.

US Is The Largest Source Of FDI Across Reporting Countries

Across the 14 countries collectively, the United States was the largest ultimate source of foreign direct investment, accounting for 15.4% of the total.

Germany ranked second at 11.5%, followed by France at 9.4%, the United Kingdom at 9.3% and Switzerland at 5.8%.

These figures reflect the combined investment positions of the reporting countries and do not identify Cyprus’s leading individual investment sources. However, the country-level data underline the island’s strong reliance on capital originating outside the European Union.