Cyprus Council of Ministers announces key appointments to regulatory bodies

On October 21, 2026, the Cyprus Council of Ministers, chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides, announced three new appointments to key financial and regulatory institutions. The government stated that these moves are part of a broader strategy to refresh leadership and oversight within these critical state bodies.

Ioannis Charilaou, a chartered accountant, was appointed as a non-executive member of the Central Bank of Cyprus for a five-year term running from October 21, 2026, to October 20, 2031. Additionally, academic Michalis Sirivianos was named as a member of the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission, with his term set to conclude on June 7, 2027. Finally, chartered accountant Marios Papageorgiou was appointed as a member of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for a five-year tenure.

These appointments fill existing vacancies within the boards of these organizations, ensuring continued administrative functionality. No further legal or transition actions were announced by the government following these confirmation decisions.