Investment Funds Bolster Financial Stability Of Affordable Housing Initiative

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 12, 2025

Private Sector Collaboration And Financial Innovation

In a decisive move toward sustainable, affordable housing, influential industry leaders endorse the involvement of major investment funds, including the Social Security Fund and assorted private investment schemes, to finance pivotal projects in Cyprus. Championing this approach is the Cyprus Real Estate Appraisers Association, whose President, Polyas Kourousidis, asserts that this model is essential to maintain both the viability and long-term stability of such projects.

A Strategic Blueprint For Affordable Housing

The initiative is set to deliver 500 New Affordable Homes with accessible rental rates, directly addressing one of the era’s most acute social challenges. By effectively leveraging state assets to foster accessible housing development, the initiative positions itself as a critical public policy response.

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Mitigating Fiscal Pressure Through Private Investment

As the construction responsibilities will be assumed by the private sector, the financial strategy underpinning the project is carefully structured to avoid additional burdens on the state budget. This innovative approach not only mitigates the fiscal impact on public finances but also underscores a commitment to sustainable economic development.

Commitment To Technical And Scientific Excellence

The Cyprus Real Estate Appraisers Association stands ready to offer comprehensive technical and scientific support, ensuring that the project aligns with the highest standards of modern, efficient, and socially equitable development. In doing so, the initiative sets a precedent for future affordable housing projects across the region.

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Rolls-Royce Raises Guidance As Defense And Power Systems Drive Growth

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 30, 2026

Rolls-Royce raised its full-year profit and cash flow guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected first-half results, supported by growth across its civil aerospace, defense and power systems businesses.

Underlying operating profit rose 46% year on year to £2.5 billion ($3.3 billion) in the first six months of 2026, while revenue increased more than 24% to £11.3 billion.

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The company now expects full-year underlying operating profit of £4.7 billion to £4.9 billion, up from previous guidance of £4 billion to £4.2 billion. It also raised its free cash flow forecast to £3.8 billion to £4 billion, compared with £3.6 billion to £3.8 billion previously.

Shares rose as much as 6% in early trading before paring gains to trade about 4% higher.

Data Center Demand Supports Power Systems

Chief Financial Officer Helen McCabe told CNBC that orders in Rolls-Royce’s data center power business increased by more than 50% in the first half as operators invested in backup and on-site power systems.

The company has benefited from growing demand for power infrastructure as data center operators expand capacity.

Defense Spending Provides Additional Support

McCabe also said Rolls-Royce expects to benefit from higher defense spending in the U.K. and across NATO countries. She cited the U.K.’s long-term defense investment plan, which provides funding visibility through 2030 and beyond.

“We’ve had very positive initial conversations with the new government,” McCabe said, adding that the company supports its focus on growth, defense and industrial manufacturing.

Turnaround Continues

Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic said the company’s transformation strategy continued to deliver results. “Our transformation continues to deliver,” he said in a statement. “We have unlocked new growth opportunities across the Group.”

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