The Minister of Finance of Cyprus formalized the appointment of Mr. George Karatzias as Chairman and Mr. Loukas Lagoudis as Vice-Chairman of CySEC, effective since September 15, 2026.
The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Makis Keravnos, formalized the appointment of Mr. George Karatzias and Mr. Loukas Lagoudis to the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). They signed their contracts today at the Minister’s office, confirming their roles as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively. Their appointments have been in effect since September 15, 2026.
The signing marks a new chapter for CySEC, emphasizing leadership with experience and purpose. The Minister expressed support for their roles and wished them success, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to assist their work.
CySEC continues to oversee Cyprus’s capital market, protect investors, and maintain confidence in the financial system. It operates independently while cooperating closely with the Ministry of Finance as required by law.
