The World Finance Conference (WFC) 2024 was successfully held from July 31 to August 2, 2024, in the scenic city of Nicosia, Cyprus, hosted at European University Cyprus (EUC). This prestigious event brought together leading economists, finance professionals, academics, and PhD students from renowned universities worldwide to explore and discuss the latest trends and challenges in the global finance sector.<\/p>\n
\nThe conference kicked off with opening remarks from distinguished speakers, including EUC Rector Prof. Andreas Efstathiou; Dean of the EUC School of Business Administration Dr. Pieris Chourides, WFC Chairman, Prof. Jo\u00e3o Vieito; WFC co-chair, Dr. Simona Mihai-Yiannaki, and Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC), Dr. George Theocharides.
\nA highlight of the event was the diverse line-up of keynote speakers, featuring Prof. Raghavendra Rau from Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) and Prof. Hans Degryse from KU Leuven (Belgium). The conference also included panel discussions with experts from the European Central Bank (ECB), University of Boston and Memphis University, alongside numerous networking opportunities.<\/p>\n
\nWFC 2024 provided attendees with invaluable insights into global financial markets, investment strategies, banking and finance, fintech, sustainable finance, supervision and economic policies.
\nParticipants had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain fresh perspectives, and foster collaborations that drive innovation in the financial sector. Additionally, researchers presented their work and received high-quality feedback from expert discussants.<\/p>\n