Cyprus hosts 17th Pension Forum to discuss retirement system reforms

The 17th Pension Forum, titled “Better Pension Decisions: Innovation, Protection, Progress,” took place in Nicosia in November 2026. The event served as a platform for experts to address the urgent challenges posed by demographic ageing and the necessity of creating a sustainable and modernized pension framework in Cyprus.

Participants, including key industry representatives such as Eurobank, focused on enhancing the role of occupational pension funds and strengthening the second pension pillar. Menelaos Poullis, Manager of Wealth Management – Institutional Clients at Eurobank, represented the bank in a panel discussion regarding the integration of the second pillar into the European Union’s Savings and Investment Union. The discussions emphasized that these reforms are critical for ensuring long-term financial security for citizens.

This conference occurs at a pivotal moment as Cyprus moves forward with systemic pension reforms aimed at improving the adequacy and resilience of the national retirement landscape. The forum highlighted the consensus among stakeholders that institutional collaboration and strategic investment policies are essential for adapting the pension sector to contemporary economic demands.