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Cyprus: Banks' Profitability Decreases, Assets and Capital Adequacy Increase

Published March 17, 2026, 10:14
Cyprus: Banks' Profitability Decreases, Assets and Capital Adequacy Increase

The Central Bank of Cyprus has released updated data on the Cypriot banking sector, highlighting a decrease in profitability but an increase in total assets and capital adequacy in 2025. The sector's profitability decreased by 13.9% to €1.024 billion, primarily due to a contraction in net interest income. Conversely, total assets increased by 6.6% to €69.961 billion, mainly due to the increase in loans and advances, as well as debt securities. This increase suggests a general expansion of banking activities. At the same time, the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio improved by 1.1 percentage points, reaching 25.8% at the end of 2025. The strengthening of the ratio is due to the increase in CET1 capital and the reduction in the total amount of risk exposure, indicating increased resilience of the banking system. The Central Bank notes that these figures demonstrate the stability and resilience of the Cypriot banking sector, despite the challenges facing the global economy. The improvement in the CET1 ratio, in particular, is an important factor in ensuring financial stability and supporting economic growth.