The CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre
Research, knowledge and collaboration on financial technology and financial innovation across the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean.
The Centre
Connecting financial innovation across the MENA-MED region
The CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre was established in 2021 through a collaboration between European University Cyprus and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.
The Centre connects regional innovation in alternative and digital finance, supporting research that reflects developments across the MENA-MED region and bringing globally relevant analysis to financial technology stakeholders.
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Areas shaping the future of financial services
Open Banking & Open Finance
The unbundling of financial services through secure, consented data sharing, API-driven ecosystems and the broader shift from open banking toward open finance across the MENA-MED region.
Regulatory Innovation
Regulatory sandboxes, TechSprints, innovation offices and other approaches through which supervisors engage with emerging financial technology and new business models.
Artificial Intelligence in Finance
The adoption of AI and machine learning across financial services — from credit and risk modelling to customer experience, fraud detection and operational resilience.
Digital Assets
The evolving landscape of digital assets, their underlying infrastructure, market structure and implications for investors, intermediaries and regulators.
Stablecoins
Stable-value digital instruments: their design, issuance and redemption mechanisms, governance, and emerging role within payments and settlement.
Fintech in Cyprus: The Current Landscape and Future Trends Study
A flagship research initiative mapping the current state of financial technology in Cyprus and examining the trends shaping its development. The study brings together empirical research and engagement with the institutions, regulators and firms operating in the sector.
Featured initiative
Fintech in Cyprus: The Current Landscape and Future Trends Study
A flagship research initiative mapping the current state of financial technology in Cyprus and examining the trends shaping its development. The study brings together empirical research and engagement with the institutions, regulators and firms operating in the sector.
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Current research initiative
The Centre presents its research and collaboration activities through its Research & Collaboration programme. Additional initiatives will be added as the programme develops.
Research & CollaborationEducation & training
Executive education and professional training
The Centre undertakes education and training connected to financial technology, banking and ethics, including executive education and related professional development. Programmes are informed by the Centre’s research and tailored to the needs of institutions, regulators and industry.
Organisations interested in education and training opportunities are invited to contact the Centre to discuss bespoke programmes.
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Collaboration, internships and people
Partner on research initiatives
Engage with the Centre on current and future research initiatives across the MENA-MED region.
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Opportunities for students and early-career researchers to contribute to applied fintech research.
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The academics and researchers leading the Centre’s work.
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