2022-2023 Cyprus Country Report
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CYPRUSCOUNTRY REPORT <strong>2022</strong><br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
THOMAS A. KAZAKOS<br />
DIRECTOR GENERAL<br />
CYPRUS SHIPPING CHAMBER<br />
The <strong>Cyprus</strong> Shipping Chamber is the trade association of the<br />
Shipping Industry in <strong>Cyprus</strong>. The main purpose of the Chamber<br />
is to promote the interests of <strong>Cyprus</strong> Shipping and to further<br />
the reputation of the <strong>Cyprus</strong> flag. The Chamber also acts as a<br />
lobbying group for the promotion and safeguard of the legitimate<br />
interests of its Member-companies, at national and international<br />
level. On the local front, the Chamber co-operates very closely<br />
with the Government in all shipping related matters. Moreover,<br />
the Chamber operates as a roving ambassador of <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
Shipping through its membership and active participation at<br />
the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the European<br />
Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).<br />
City Chambers, 6 Regas Fereos Str.<br />
P.O.Box 56607, 3309, Limassol - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
Contact: Thomas A. Kazakos<br />
– Director General<br />
(+357) 25 360 717<br />
csc@csc-cy.org<br />
www.csc-cy.org<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
MICHAEL FILIPPOU<br />
CEO<br />
CYPRUS UNION OF SHIPOWNERS (CUS)<br />
<strong>Cyprus</strong> Union of Shipowners, as the major representative<br />
Organization of the <strong>Cyprus</strong> Flag vessels, is committed to the firm<br />
growth of our National Registry and the establishment of Limassol<br />
as a world-class Maritime Centre. The cooperation between<br />
our Union, the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Ministry of<br />
Finance resulted to an exceptional Framework that induced<br />
prominent Shipping Companies, P&I Clubs and other Shipping<br />
related Service Providers to establish management offices in<br />
<strong>Cyprus</strong>. Moreover, the solidification of the global reach of our<br />
Union and its institutional status has curved our participation in<br />
IMO Committees, as Government Consultants, both mandatory<br />
and effective.<br />
17, Gordonos Str., Suite 301,<br />
3070 Limassol - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
Contact: Katerina Michael - PR Manager<br />
(+357) 25 818 161<br />
cus@cus.com.cy<br />
www.cus.com.cy<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
EVANGELOS<br />
ANASTASIADES<br />
CHAIRMAN<br />
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF CYPRUS<br />
The Insurance Association of <strong>Cyprus</strong> is the accredited and<br />
representative body of the Cypriot insurance industry, with 29<br />
member insurance companies operating in <strong>Cyprus</strong>, accounting<br />
for approximately 98% of total gross written premiums. As<br />
the leading and united voice of the <strong>Cyprus</strong> insurance market<br />
its mission is to promote the industry’s views and positions to<br />
policymakers and legislators. It is also particularly active with<br />
respect to work aiming at the modernization of the sector, the<br />
continuous improvement of the level and quality of service to the<br />
public, the enhancement of consumers’ trust and confidence in<br />
insurance products and their providers, and the strengthening of<br />
the institution of insurance.<br />
23, Zenon Sozos str., 1st floor<br />
1075 Nicosia - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
Contact: Andreas Athanasiades<br />
– Director General<br />
(+357) 22 452 990<br />
info@iac.org.cy<br />
www.iac.org.cy<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
STELLA KAMMITSI<br />
STEP CYPRUS CHAIRWOMAN<br />
SOCIETY OF TRUST AND ESTATE PRACTITIONERS (STEP)<br />
STEP is the global professional association for practitioners who<br />
specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. STEP<br />
works to improve public understanding of the issues families<br />
face in this area and promotes education and high professional<br />
standards among its members. STEP members help families<br />
plan for their futures, from drafting a will to advising on issues<br />
concerning international families, protection of the vulnerable,<br />
family businesses and philanthropic giving. Today STEP has<br />
more than 20,000 members across 96 countries from a range of<br />
professions, including lawyers, accountants and other specialists.<br />
The <strong>Cyprus</strong> branch of STEP numbers over 185 experienced<br />
professionals from all over <strong>Cyprus</strong>, and is active in the spread of<br />
industry related knowledge, through regular conferences and<br />
presentations.<br />
P.O.Box 24789, 1303 Nicosia - <strong>Cyprus</strong><br />
itsi - STEP <strong>Cyprus</strong> Chairwoman<br />
(+357) 22 777 787<br />
Contact: Stella Kammitsi<br />
skammitsi@raza.com.cy<br />
www.step.org<br />
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