The Centre
About the CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre
Established in 2021 by European University Cyprus and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance to support their aims in the MENA–MED region.
Purpose
Connecting financial innovation across the MENA-MED region
The CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre was established in 2021 by European University Cyprus and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance to support their aims in the MENA–MED region.
The Centre connects regional innovation in alternative and digital finance. The collaboration supports the CCAF in undertaking research that takes account of developments in the MENA–MED region, as well as disseminating globally impactful analysis to financial technology stakeholders in the region.
The collaboration sets out a pioneering, interdisciplinary research agenda in alternative finance, encompassing financial instruments and channels that operate outside the traditional financial system.
Research
Supporting research that takes account of developments in alternative and digital finance across the MENA–MED region.
Regional Innovation
Connecting regional innovation in alternative and digital finance with wider research and analysis.
Collaboration
Advancing collaboration between European University Cyprus and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance across the MENA–MED region.
Knowledge
Disseminating globally impactful analysis to financial technology stakeholders throughout the region.
European University Cyprus is the Cyprus-based academic partner of the CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre and supports the Centre’s research, education and engagement across the MENA-MED region.
Through the Centre, European University Cyprus contributes academic expertise and regional knowledge to research on financial technology, alternative finance and financial innovation.
European University Cyprus
European University Cyprus
Cambridge collaboration
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at Cambridge Judge Business School was established in January 2015 to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, rigorous and independent research on the development of alternative financing instruments, channels and systems, as well as related socio-economic, regulatory and policy implications.
Through its collaboration with European University Cyprus, the CCAF undertakes research that takes account of developments in the MENA–MED region and helps disseminate globally impactful analysis to financial technology stakeholders in the region.
Visit the Cambridge Centre for Alternative FinanceThe CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre has launched training for financial stakeholders on Financial Technology and its effects on Banking, and on the ethics of selling financial products. Both have been subsidised by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA).
The Centre offers executive education training in collaboration with CCAF and has provided bespoke training on topics within the Centre’s areas of interest.
Organisations interested in training opportunities are invited to contact the Centre to discuss availability.
Enquire about education & trainingEducation & training
Executive education and professional training
Education & Training
Executive education for financial stakeholders
The CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre has launched training for financial stakeholders on Financial Technology and its effects on Banking, and on the ethics of selling financial products. Both have been subsidised by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA).
CCAF offers a range of executive education programmes, while bespoke training has also been provided on topics of interest to the Centre.
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Research, collaboration and people
Explore our research
Discover the Centre’s areas of interest and research supported through the CCAF–EUC collaboration.
View research & collaboration 02Collaborate with the Centre
Learn about current research priorities and opportunities to engage with the Centre’s work.
Explore collaboration 03Meet our people
Find out more about the academics and researchers involved in the CCAF–EUC MENA-MED Research Centre.
Meet our people