Cyprus Stock Exchange market update and administrative changes

During the week of June 2026, the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced fluctuating performance, closing Thursday at 296.98 points, an increase of 0.27%. The FTSE/CySE 20 index rose by 0.30% to 178.09 points with a total transaction value of 242,971.94 euros. Bank of Cyprus was the most traded stock. As of June 12, 2026, Interfund Investments PLC was removed from the General Index, the Alternative Market Index, the Investment Companies Index, and the FTSE/CySE 20 index, being replaced by Louis PLC. CSE Chairman Marinos Christodoulides noted that approximately 36% of market capitalization is held by foreign investors. He highlighted ongoing cooperation with the Athens and India stock exchanges and stated that privatization plans for the CSE are scheduled to begin in 2026. Additionally, the CSE is actively working to incorporate new sectors such as infrastructure, private hospitals, universities, shipping, and pharmaceuticals to broaden its international footprint.