Cyprus' collective investment sector saw assets under management (AUM) fall to €11.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 1.97% decrease from the previous quarter, according to data released by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The sector was supervised by 312 management companies and undertakings of collective investments (UCIs), down from 321 in Q4 2024.

CySEC's report shows that Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) oversee the largest share of assets at 62.4%, while UCITS funds accounted for 11.2%. The net asset value (NAV) of UCIs stood at €10.1 billion. Investment distribution revealed private equity as the primary asset in alternative funds at 32.8%, with real estate and funds of funds also significant. Within Cyprus, 72.2% of assets were held by UCIs domiciled locally, with 26% invested domestically, primarily in private equity and real estate.

Investor demographics indicated that retail investors comprise 99% of UCITS investors, totaling 8,714 individuals, while alternative funds had a mix dominated by well-informed and professional investors. Sector-specific investments highlighted shipping (€637.8 million), energy (€478 million), fintech (€123.2 million), and sustainable investments (€100.7 million), reflecting diverse asset allocation within Cyprus' investment landscape.