Privatization of CSE Expected in 2026

The privatization of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) is expected to proceed in 2026, according to statements by the CSE President, Marinos Christodoulides, during a discussion in the Parliamentary Committee on Finance regarding the CSE's budget for 2026.

Mr. Christodoulides stated that the CSE's budget is in deficit due to an extraordinary expense of €1.7 million for the voluntary early retirement plan for staff and €400,000 for the welfare fund.

In 2025, the CSE began its activity in the energy sector through an agreement with the Transmission System Operator. Also, an investment of €500,000 has been made in the Hellenic Energy Exchange since 2018, which has yielded dividends of €390,000 to date.

The CSE index increased by 30% in 2025, with an average daily trading volume of €750,000 and a total capitalization of €23.5 billion.

DISY MP, Savia Orphanidou, mentioned that a revised bill is expected to attract investors. AKEL MP, Andreas Kaukalias, asked if answers have been given by the EU competition service.

DIKO MP, Chrysos Pantelides, stated that the CSE's budget must be approved as the privatization process has not been completed.