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Corporate Governance in the Cypriot Capital Market

In: Economic Growth, Prosperity and Sustainability in the Economies of the Balkans and Eastern European Countries

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  • Chris Grose

    (International Hellenic University
    Hellenic Observatory of Corporate Governance)

  • Michail Fygkioris

    (Hellenic Observatory of Corporate Governance
    University of Macedonia)

  • Katerina Morphi

    (University of Nicosia)

  • Elena Makri

    (Hellenic Observatory of Corporate Governance)

  • Anastasis Patrikios

    (University of Nicosia)

Abstract

The paper investigates corporate governance in Cyprus through analyzing the regulatory framework and a large sample of public Cypriot firms. The Corporate Governance Code for listed companies was first introduced in 2002. This Code was subsequently revised in March 2011, September 2012 and January 2019. The Code applies to all listed companies in the Cyprus Stock Exchange, and companies of the non-regulated market are excluded. We attempt to highlight various characteristics of the enforcement of corporate governance rules in the everyday practice of corporations. According to the Cypriot Code of Corporate Governance, at least one third of the directors must be independent and a relevant application must be submitted to the Cyprus Stock Exchange to be granted a reasonable period for compliance. The size and composition of the board of directors should reflect the company’s size and activities. The remuneration of executive and non-executive board members is handled by the remuneration committee. This committee is responsible for the appointment, remuneration and termination of the external auditor. Pursuant to appointment, the committee must ensure the independence and effectiveness of the auditors, particularly when they offer a substantial volume of non-auditing services. Since it is difficult for shareholders to monitor boards or senior management effectively, transparency is essential. This may be achieved with adequate supply of timely and accurate information.

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  • Chris Grose & Michail Fygkioris & Katerina Morphi & Elena Makri & Anastasis Patrikios, 2024. "Corporate Governance in the Cypriot Capital Market," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Maria Mavri & Patricia Ikouta Mazza & Anastasios Karasavvoglou & Persefoni Polychronidou (ed.), Economic Growth, Prosperity and Sustainability in the Economies of the Balkans and Eastern European Countries, pages 231-252, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-58437-4_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-58437-4_12
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    Keywords

    Corporate governance; Cypriot capital market; Corporate board; Board committees;
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    JEL classification:

    • G30 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - General
    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance

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