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Significant Progress in the Privatization of the Cyprus Stock Exchange in 2025

Published December 30, 2025, 19:23
Significant Progress in the Privatization of the Cyprus Stock Exchange in 2025

The President of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) Council announced significant progress in the privatization of the CSE in 2025. The privatization project is expected to be completed in 2026 with the selection of a strategic investor and the signing of an agreement with the state, the current owner of the CSE. During 2025, the CSE General Price Index recorded a positive change of 27.29% compared to the end of 2024, while the average daily trading activity amounted to €699,000, indicating increased liquidity. The total market capitalization of the Stock Exchange amounted to €37.5 billion, with the participation of foreign investors in the capitalization of listed companies reaching 38.03%. The CSE focused on implementing new projects and initiatives to expand its products, markets and services, as well as to enhance its attractiveness. In this context, the procedures for the implementation of the Special Negotiator (Market Maker) in the Market were completed and put into effect on December 19, 2025. In addition, the CSE undertook the clearing of transactions in the competitive energy market, strengthening its role in the economic development of Cyprus.