Limassol, Cyprus. Outgoing Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis joined Darius Anucauskas, Chief Market Analyst at Markets.com, on Thursday for a discussion on forces shaping the global economy as the iFX EXPO entered its final day in Limassol. The interview opened the second day in the Speaker Hall and set the tone for a programme focused on markets, regulation, resilience and growth.
Global economy discussion
The interview, titled ‘The Macro Shock Era: What’s Next For The Global Economy’, examined the impact of geopolitical tensions on growth, inflation, global trade and financial markets. The discussion took place as businesses and policymakers continue to operate in a more uncertain economic environment.
Persianis and Anucauskas also reviewed central bank policy, economic resilience and the challenges facing smaller open economies before turning to Cyprus and its ability to withstand external shocks.
Focus on Cyprus
The conversation placed particular emphasis on the pressures facing economies exposed to international trade, capital flows and shifts in investor sentiment. It also assessed Cyprus’ structural strengths and remaining vulnerabilities in the current global landscape.
Industry programme
The event continued across the Speaker Hall and the Mastery Hub, bringing together brokers, fintech firms, liquidity providers, payment providers, technology vendors and other participants from across the online trading industry.
Thursday’s programme featured a full schedule of sessions on trading technology, regulation, payments, digital assets, client acquisition and broader operational trends shaping the sector.
Dubai business session
Another session, titled ‘Built Like an Athlete: Surviving Dubai’s Business Rollercoaster on the Road to the Top 1%’, featured Tarik Chebib, MENA CEO at Capital.com.
The discussion focused on the demands of building and scaling a business in Dubai’s competitive environment, where continuous performance and adaptability are key to sustaining growth. Chebib said principles drawn from sport, including discipline, preparation and consistency, had shaped his approach to leadership and decision-making.