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Societe Generale Cyprus Ltd
Societe Generale with a presence in Cyprus for over 20 years provides its services at an international and local level as a fully-fledged bank, operating with branches across the island.
Societe Generale Group at a glance
Overall, Societe Generale Group is one of the largest financial institutions worldwide with a presence in over 80 countries. Societe Generale Cyprus was one of the first international banking units to settle in Cyprus in 1985. Its activities have developed into the local market since 2003, due to the confidence which our Group has in the prospects for business in the region.
We have commenced our venture to serve the local market by creating a network of branches across the island: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Pafos and Paralimni. Through its branches, Societe Generale Cyprus offers its expertise to both resident and non-resident clientele in all fields of financial services, such as corporate banking, retail banking, private banking and much more.
"Our strategic position on the island allows us to serve an extensive range of clients, by taking advantage of our broad network of 1300 branches across 80 countries worldwide. Societe Generale Cyprus' location at the crossroads of Europe, Middle East and North Africa, allows a plethora of business prospects in the region and beyond”
Mr Jean-Claude Boloux, General Manager of SG Cyprus
Corporate Banking:
SGC is particularly active in dealing with corporate clients, on an international and local scale of operation, with the capacity to offer a full range of services and products through the support of its local Corporate team including lending on a Medium/Long Term basis in foreign and local currencies, offering working capital overdrafts and short-term facilities, guaranteeing import and export transactions through trade finance, offering innovative cash management tools, facilitating foreign exchange, providing key company and business information, and offering innovative and flexible project finance solutions.
Retail Banking:
The institution offers creative banking solutions, tailored to the needs of the local market.
Private Banking:
SGC gives access to a wide range of investment instruments with the support of Societe Generale Group, such as asset management, SGAM fund, global brokerage, structured products, alternative investment strategies, protection and management of family wealth through generations.
International Business:
The institution provides services at an international level in order to assist our clients maximize their benefits from Cyprus' strategic location and favorable business climate.
Our establishment has put forth a sizeable effort to introduce a new approach towards customer relationships in the market. We have invested heavily in approaching the future generations which tomorrow will be our main client base. A sign of such investment, was our contract of cooperation with Marcos Baghdatis. Marcos has endorsed our retail products, and even charity events all aimed at contributing to the local community and its youth.
Why Cyprus?
Cyprus, a member of the European Union since May 2004, being positioned at the crossroad of Europe, Middle East and North Africa, along with its top quality telecommunications services makes it a convenient base for international operations. The tax legislation in Cyprus contributes to the island being a prime financial centre, as it maintains one of the lowest and most preferential tax regimes in the European Union.
Moreover, the political, social and economical stability of the island, the open market economy, the heavy investment in education, the efficient transit centre, and the pleasant work environment all add up, making Cyprus an undeniable and prominent force for international enterprises wishing to carry out their business transactions through Cyprus and maintain a springboard to the region.
Additional information can befound at: www.sgcyprus.com






