CEOs of Cypriot systemic banks list challenges for banking sector

Just attended the event featuring the CEOs of the three systemic Cypriot banks at the University Of Cyprus. I was a bit (unpleasantly) surprised by the fact that I was the only attendee to ask something not related to the management of NPLs. NPL management is merely the result of past bad lending practices, which Read more about CEOs of Cypriot systemic banks list challenges for banking sector[…]

Something’s Gotta Give #3: A procrastinator’s best friend

I remember attending a workshop organized by one of those “inspirational” speakers/coaches/messiahs/whatever you want to call them. I was never convinced of the value these individuals offer, but the workshop was sponsored and I went with a friend. So at worst, I would lose my time but get a chance to do some networking, at Read more about Something’s Gotta Give #3: A procrastinator’s best friend[…]

European purchasing power, March 2018

Great map created by GFK, showing the purchasing power in various regions of #Europe. Apart from the evident East-West and North-South discrepancies, other points of interest to note are: East-West discrepancy in Germany (#DE) is still very much real; So is the infamous gap between Italy’s (#IT) north and south; Catalonia and rest of Spain Read more about European purchasing power, March 2018[…]

Long Story Short #3: Uncommon sense

…I also have a 6th point for you (yes, I am so generous that I provide 20% more than promised, without even being asked to): If almost 60% (my estimate) of all electrical and electronic equipment and appliances imported to Cyprus come from Greece (where they use bipolar sockets) why on Earth do we continue Read more about Long Story Short #3: Uncommon sense[…]

Top 15 EU container ports, 2017

This is a research published on an annual basis and which I have been following over the last three years. Year after year, analysts are surprised with the strong performance of Piraeus, Greece’s largest port and yet there are no signs of its expansion slowing down. Just last week, COSCO (the new management ever since Read more about Top 15 EU container ports, 2017[…]

Monthly Focus Point: Feb18-Mar18

Although I am not very much into winter sports and I live in a place where snow is the stuff of legends, I would be out of touch with reality if I didn’t have something to say about the winter Olympics. I have seen the incredible feelings of pride and joy that victory (or sometimes, Read more about Monthly Focus Point: Feb18-Mar18[…]