Upcoming Events
HBA’s 30th Anniversary Gala • A Historic Celebration at The Langham
As the day of the much-anticipated 30th Anniversary Gala draws near - scheduled for Saturday, 31st of May - the Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK is thrilled to offer you an exclusive glimpse into this exceptional night, curated to make history in the journey of our community.
The 2025 edition of our annual gala marks 30 years of HBA UK: three decades that have seen the world change many times over. For HBA UK, this milestone signifies 30 years of dedication and leadership, 30 years of solidarity and mentorship, 30 years of continuously bringing together the bright minds of the Hellenic diaspora - and that's a milestone we are beyond excited to share with you!
Taking an upscale approach, this year, we gather at the legendary Langham Hotel. Widely known as the first Grand Hotel in Europe since 1865, being one of London’s crown jewels, it was here that the crème de la crème of London’s society enjoyed the first-ever afternoon tea outside the Palace, where Charles Dickens hosted lavish soirées, and where HRH Diana, Princess of Wales found a safe haven. We have chosen this historic space to be part of our history.
Poised to be an extraordinary experience, our 30th Anniversary Gala will welcome international guests, including government officials, business leaders, notable personalities from the worlds of media and the arts, and, of course, our cherished community members. We are also delighted to announce that Maria Hatzistefanis, an inspiring leader in the international business world, will present our prestigious Student Award, celebrating excellence and ambition among young talents.
Expect a night of elegance, inspiration, and culture, a concert of classical music under flickering lights, the velvet voices of world-class sopranos, and a culinary experience that only The Langham could provide.
And, of course, you are invited to dance the night away beneath the grandeur of The Langham’s iconic chandeliers as we bring our six-hour experience to a memorable close.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our esteemed Grand Sponsors — Howden Hellas, the leading insurance and reinsurance broker, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law, the largest and one of the oldest law firms in Greece, and Euroxx Securities as a Gold Sponsor of this milestone celebration — for their unwavering support and their role in bringing this extraordinary experience to life!
A very limited number of tickets remain available. To secure your place among the distinguished guests, please email rsvp@hellenicbankers.org.uk.
Celebrating three decades of achievement... and shaping the next!
• Event: 30th Anniversary Gala 2025
• Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025, at 17:30
• Venue: The Langham Hotel, 1C Portland Place, W1B 1JA, London
• Dress Code: Formal Evening Attire
Guests will need to present a form of government issued photo ID upon arrival. Security bag search to be performed at the entrance.
Strengthening Greek-Lebanese business relationships: exclusive event at the Lebanese Ambassador’s private residence
Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK joins forces with the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in the UK to host a private event at the residence of His Excellency Rami Mortada, Lebanese Ambassador to the United Kingdom, bringing together distinguished members of the business and diplomatic communities, senior executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
This exclusive gathering underscored the shared values, deep-rooted trade connections, and collaborative spirit between the Greek and Lebanese communities. It also underscored HBA’s ongoing commitment to fostering cross-border business relationships and expanding its network across regional and global financial hubs. The private event provided a platform for engaging discussions on trade, financial collaborations, investment opportunities, and economic synergies between the Lebanese, Greek, and Cypriot business communities.
Exclusive Event: RegTech Panel and Christmas Reception, Dec 12th
Mark your calendars for an exclusive dual-event experience on Thursday, 12th December 2024, at the stunning Art'otel Hoxton!
Part 1: RegTech Panel Discussion
Kick off the evening with a dynamic 40-minute panel discussion exploring RegTech in Financial Services. Gain insights from leading experts in the field as we dive into the latest innovations shaping financial services.
Part 2: Christmas Reception
Following the discussion, the evening transitions into our Christmas Reception. Connect and network with the financial community in the ambient, artistic, and high-tech surroundings of a privately hired floor at Art'otel Hoxton - a unique space reserved just for us until midnight.
Event Details:
Venue: Art'otel Hoxton, 1-3 Rivington St, London EC2A 3DT
Date: Thursday, 12th December 2024
Time: Doors open for the panel discussion: 6:00 PM | Christmas Reception: 6:45: PM – Midnight
Drinks and Canapés: Complimentary, courtesy of HBA-UK
⚠️ Limited Space Alert: Attendance is capped at 130 guests. Priority will be given to HBA members and friends, so RSVP now at hba@hellenicbankers.org.uk to secure your place.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you in an evening of thought leadership, festivity, and connection!
Warm regards,
The Hellenic Bankers Association - UK Executive Committee
Event on Empowering the Greek Diaspora: The Role of Postal Voting in the European Elections
The 'Thyateira Union, International Union of Friends of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain' and the 'Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK' invite you to an event discussing 'Postal Vote'. This event is scheduled for April 22, 2024, at the Hellenic Centre at 18:45 (16-18 Paddington St, London W1U 5AS, UK).
During the event, MP Panagiotis Theodorikakos, representing the Hellenic Parliament and previously serving as the Minister of Citizen Protection and Minister of the Interior, will share insights on postal voting. Additionally, he will explore how postal voting opens up new opportunities for expatriates to engage more actively in the European Elections, thereby strengthening the representation and influence of the Greek diaspora in European policymaking.
The opening remarks will be delivered by the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the United Kingdom, Mr. Ioannis Tsaousis.
Event with Yannis Stournaras on “The past debt and financial crisis, the present and the future of the Greek Economy”
The Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK in conjunction with the LSE Hellenic Observatory invite you to an event with the Governor of the Bank of Greece on Thursday 14 March 2024 at 6:30pm.
Greece's economy is considered an international success story. It managed to overcome a very serious debt and financial crisis, correct large macroeconomic, financial, and fiscal imbalances, implement several structural reforms, and return to normality, as was signified by the granting of investment grade status to its government bonds towards the end of last year.
It also grows faster compared to the rest of the eurozone economies, and at the same time, it rapidly reduces its government debt-to-GDP ratio. What are the reasons for this success? Why were many economists and analysts proved to be wrong in predicting Greece's exit from the euro? What are the new challenges for the Greek economy now? What are the forecasts for the main economic indicators? What lessons can we learn from the overcoming of the Greek crisis for the future?
Pre-registration is required. Registrations will open on 19 February 2024.
Click to register
Meet our speaker and chair
Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece since 2014, is a prominent economist and academic. He graduated from the University of Athens and obtained postgraduate degrees from Oxford University where he also worked as a Research Fellow and Lecturer (1982-1986). Today, he is Professor of Economics at the University of Athens. Outside academia, he served as a Special Advisor to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (1986-89) and the Bank of Greece (1989-1994), focusing on public enterprises, incomes policy, and monetary issues. He chaired the Council of Economic Advisors (1994-2000) contributing to the design of macroeconomic and structural policies and to the negotiations for the entry of Greece in Economic and Monetary Union. Prof Stournaras held various roles, including Chairman and CEO of Emporiki Bank, Vice Chairman of the Hellenic Bank Association, and Director General of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). He served as Minister of Development, Competitiveness, and Shipping in 2012 and as Minister of Finance from July 2012 to June 2014. Currently, Prof Stournaras is also Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Hellenic Observatory (LSE).
Vassilis Monastiriotis is Professor in Political Economy and Eleftherios Venizelos Chair of Contemporary Greek Studies
HBA-UK 29th Annual Christmas Gala | 9th December 2023
The Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK invites you to the 29th Annual Christmas 2023 Gala on Saturday, 9 December for an event at the iconic Ballroom of the Grosvenor House in Park Lane.
Kindly join us for a champagne and canapés reception, followed by a three-course dinner with exquisite wines kindly provided by Semeli Estate, the delivery of the Student Award and a glamorous party at the same location - expected to be even bigger than last year’s SOLD OUT event!
The HBA-UK will be honoured with the presence of our Platinum Sponsor Intrakat and keynote speaker Mr. Alexandros Exarchou (Vice Chairman & CEO Intrakat S.A.).
The group of Kathimerini will be acting as our Exclusive Communications Sponsor for the event.
We are delighted to have Bernitsas Law, Cepal Hellas & Howden Hellas as Gold Sponsors of this year's Gala.
A LIVE performance by the talented Giorgos Livanis supported by DJ Antonis Dimitriadis will make this a night to remember!
To secure a seat for you and your guests please register HERE
• Event: 29th Annual Christmas Gala 2023
• Date: Saturday, 9 December 2023
• Venue: Grosvenor House London, 86-90 Park Lane, W1K 7TN
• Dress Code: Formal Attire
Guests will need to present a form of government issued photo ID upon arrival. Security bag search to be performed at the entrance.
For table reservations please email us at hba@hellenicbankers.org.uk
London Symphony Orchestra Concert by NBG & Desmos Foundation
The importance of synergies in enhancing the collective experience of our community lies at the core of the Hellenic Bankers Association's long-standing commitment to fostering strong connections and enhancing the value proposition for our members. This time, we are offering a unique platform for interaction and networking amidst the enchanting musical renditions of the London Symphony Orchestra.
On behalf of our long-standing corporate member, National Bank of Greece (NBG), and their esteemed partner, Desmos Foundation, it is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to a special evening featuring a London Symphony Orchestra concert and reception.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 4th October
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
REGISTER HERE (Kindly ignore the question about universities during the registration process)
Complimentary Access:
This is a complimentary event for all our members, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
HBA-UK Supports Capital Link's 15th Annual Shipping & Marine Services Forum
The Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK supports The 15th Annual Capital Link Shipping & Marine Services Forum which will take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 116 Pall Mall in London. This event is held in cooperation with the London Stock Exchange, and in conjunction with the 2023 London International Shipping Week.
This event aims to provide investors with a comprehensive review and current outlook of the various shipping markets and in addition, cover topics of critical interest to industry participants, financiers and investors.
Capital Link’s investment conferences, which are organized across New York, London, Athens, Limassol, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Hamburg assembles a high quality line-up of speakers and attendees to debate the recent trends and developments in the shipping and marine services sectors, as well as, the financial and capital markets.
A High Caliber Audience of Shipping Professionals, Financiers & Investors
The Forum presents a unique opportunity to meet and network with a large, high-caliber audience of ship owning and offshore executives, institutional investors, research analysts, industry experts, commercial and investment bankers, risk advisors, private equity and venture capital firms, high-net worth investors, and financial media. The event will be open to the buy and sell side communities as well as the media. By attending, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the shipping and marine services industry, the subsequent effects on their investments, and a clear focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Capital Link’s Forums are known for combining rich informational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities
Summer 2023 HBA-UK Networking Drinks
You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of summertime merriment at the much anticipated HBA Summer 2023 Networking Event!
This is an exclusive gathering on Friday 23 June at Aqua - one of London's premier rooftop bars nestled in the pulsating heart of the city. From the moment dusk paints the sky, we'll aim to surpass the electric atmosphere that made last year's summer event a resounding success delivering a delightful array of drinks and refreshments, delectable canapés, and the chance to socialise and network with a group of fellow professionals.
To secure your spot click here. Complimentary canapés, wine, beer, and soft drinks will be offered to all guests throughout the event.
Venue: Aqua rooftop bar
Date: Friday 23rd June 2023
Time: 18:00 until 22:00+
Address: 5th Floor 240 Regent Street, (Entrance 30 Argyll St) W1F 7EB, London W1B 3BR
Attendance: Open to all - Complimentary to HBA members and ticket holders.
Disruptive Trends Transforming Payments - a Regulatory Perspective
Join us at a panel event organised by the Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK on disruptive trends transforming payments with a focus on the regulatory framework around them on 18 May 2023.
Senior executives from the financial industry and academics will share their views on how technological innovation can help the financial markets and banking institutions navigate uncertain times whilst disrupting the landscape in which policymakers and financial intermediaries operate.
• Date: Thu, 18 May 2023
• Venue:The Hellenic Centre,16-18 Paddington St, London, W1U 5AS
• Time: 18:30
Panel discussion moderated by the Chief FinTech Advisor to Competition Authority in Greece, Chair of FinTech and Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School, Markos Zachariadis, with:
• Daniel Marland, General Counsel, Euronet Electronic Funds Transmission (“EFT”) Division
• Katherine Delikoura, Chief Compliance Officer, Council of Europe Development Bank
• Michael C.G. Charalambides, CEO ECOMMBX
• John Georgoulas, President at Association of Cyprus Electronic Money & Payment Institutions, NED at Swissquote Capital Markets
Complimentary refreshments, drinks and finger food to all participants - CLICK TO REGISTER
Daniel Marland
Daniel joined Euronet in 2011 as Legal Counsel for the Electronic Funds Transmission (“EFT”) Division. Since then Daniel has overseen the EFT Division’s legal and regulatory activities including the launch of all new products/markets in Europe, North Africa and LATAM. Daniel has worked with many central banks and regulators on the EFT Division’s product setup both pre and post Brexit and coordinated the strategy and implementation for handling the EFT Division’s approach to Brexit. In 2017, Daniel took over responsibility for the EFT Division’s compliance function and oversaw the reauthorisation of the UK e-money institution and handled the subsequent payment institution licence application with the Bank of Greece. Daniel sits on the Board of Directors for both of the EFT Division’s regulated entities in the UK and Greece.
Prior to joining Euronet, Daniel was a mergers and acquisitions lawyer with Squire Patton Boggs working on international deals most noticeably advising the sellers of Manchester City football club. Daniel lived and worked in Brussels and London prior to joining Euronet and read History at the University of Durham.
Katherine Delikoura
Winner of the world wide award "Chief Compliance Officer of the Year 2019, Small Medium Companies" for Private Sector Companies and IFIs.
C-level Risk and Compliance Executive with managerial experience in banking for over 20 years in CEE and SEE. Currently an IFI top executive, member of Risk, Finance and Project Finance Committees at the CEB, an IFI focused on social, environmental and viable job creation projects, Paris based.
Served as Group International Risk Head in EFG Eurobank Group, a leading Regional Banking Group in CEE Countries and Turkey. EFG's Representative in IFI's fora (SSM and Vienna Initiative), BoD member in Eurobank Tekfen AS, Executive Secretary of the EFG Group Risk Committee and Chairwoman of Risk Committees of EFG subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus and Turkey.
Katherine holds an MBA and a Masters in Law, Athens Bar licensed. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certified. Financial Fraud Investigator Certified.
Michael C.G. Charalambides
Michael comes from a banking background with solid academic and strategic foundation in macro-economics and politics. Since the dawn of the Fin-Tech industry Michael has become a part of many leading industry projects and regulatory bodies via contribution through his network of projects. He has successfully launched with his peers the ECOMMPAY brand, was part of the project that launched the first private POS payments terminal in Cyprus and now has taken on a new venture and created the family of ECOMMBX as an EMI regulated under the CBC.
John Georgoulas
John Georgoulas is a Certified Board Director in Banking from INSEAD, a Certified Professional Banker and Certified in Green and Sustainable Finance from the Chartered Banker Institute. He has founded several companies in the fields of corporate communications and technology and he is specialized in corporate governance, regulation in the financial services and new technologies. He has served on the board of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission appointed by the Council of Ministers. Now, he is a Non-Executive Director of EcommBX, an electronic money institution , a Non-Executive Director of TFI Markets, a Non-Executive Director of FXCM and a non-executive director at Swissquote Capital Markets. He is the President of the Cyprus Association of Electronic Money & Payment Institutions,and a member of the board and Chairman of the Economic Growth Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus. He has served on several boards in the private sector and NGOs and he is an alumnus of IVLP from the Department of State of USA. He has an MBA, a BSc in Business Information Systems and a Diploma of Higher Education in Computer Sciences
Careers Event with Cypriot & Greek Student Societies
You are all warmly invited to join us at a special panel event organised by the Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK in collaboration with Cypriot and Greek Student Societies to help entry-level professionals explore career paths in finance with a focus on investment banking while discovering a future that is right for them.
Hiring trends, career advice, insights and lessons learned to be shared by senior professionals from leading financial institutions, such as Bank of America, UBS, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Alantra.
Complimentary refreshments, drinks and finger food to all participants!
18:30: Arrival and refreshments
19:00: Panel discussion with
Iossif Kiouroukoglou, Corporate & Investment Banking Managing Director, Bank of America
George Katsikas, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Managing Director, UBS
Roberto Marantidis, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Managing Director, Alantra
Andreas Anastasiou, Senior Director / Head of Audit EMEA & APAC, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
See you there!
28th Annual Christmas 2022 Gala
The Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK invites you to the 28th Annual Christmas 2022 Gala on Saturday 10th December for an event at the intersection of luxury, sophistication and serenity of The Landmark Hotel in the heart of London.
Kindly join us for a champagne and canapés reception, followed by a three-course dinner, the delivery of the Student Award and a glamorous party at the same location.
The HBA-UK will be honoured with the presence of the Minister of Finance of Greece, Mr. Christos Staikouras.
We are delighted to have Attica Group, Cepal, EcommBX and Howden as Grande Sponsors of this year's Gala, as well as the group of Kathimerini as our Exclusive Communications Sponsor.
The vibrant radio producer & DJ Rania Kostaki will set the decks on fire during the party.
To secure a seat for you and your guests please follow the link below:
Registration link
• Event: Christmas Gala 2022
• Date: Saturday, 10 December 2022
• Venue: The Landmark Hotel, NW1 6JQ, London
• Dress Code: Formal Attire
Guests will need to present a form of government issued photo ID upon arrival. Security bag search to be performed at the entrance.
For table reservations please email us at hba@hellenicbankers.org.uk
Kind Regards,
HBA-UK Executive Committee
Alpha Bank / HBA-UK London Exclusive Event
The CEO and members of the Executive Committee of Alpha Bank along with the Chairman and the Executive Committee of the Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK invite you to join an Exclusive Top Management Networking Event in London.
• Future Ithacans
• Thursday, November 17 2022, 17:30
• County Hall - Westminster Bridge - Duke Suite
• Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB
Are you intrigued by the ongoing developments in the Greek Economy? Would you like to explore professional growth opportunities in the Greek Banking Sector? Then please join our "Future Ithacans" event!
Limited seating capacity - please follow the link below in order to register by Monday, November 14, 2022
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/dxfnrgfA
Presentation of a currently valid government issued photo ID required upon arrival. By entering the event site you consent to being photographed which may be used for internal and marketing purposes.
Panel discussion on Female Empowerment and Leadership Development
Female leaders and executives in asset management, business, and banking, will gather to converse, learn, and share business experiences, success stories and powerful ideas on thought leadership, female empowerment and leadership development.
The panel discussion organised by the Hellenic Bankers Association UK will be managed and moderated by the Dean of BAYES (formerly CASS) Business School and Professor of Organisational Behaviour, André Spicer.
Diana Markaki
CEO and Founder of "The Boardroom"
Vasiliki Pachatouridi
Managing Director, Fixed Income
Xenia Bredima
VP, Asset Management
Eva Kapetanaki
VP, Commercial Banking
Dr Valentina Dedi
Lead Economist, KBR Inc.
André Spicer
Dean of BAYES Business School, Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Open to all, to register your interest please visit
Eventbrite link
Hellenic Bankers Association UK - Summer 2022 Drinks
Dear Members & Friends,
The newly appointed Executive Committee of the Hellenic Bankers Association (HBA) UK is delighted to invite you to our next networking event.
Date: Friday 17th June 2022
Time: 18:00 to 22:30
Venue: Terrace at No.4 Hamilton Place
Address: 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ
Attendance: Open to all - Complimentary to HBA-UK members and ticket holders.
Canapés and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks will be offered to all guests throughout the event.
If you have any queries on our upcoming event or becoming a member of the Hellenic Bankers Association UK, please do not hesitate to contact us at hba@hellenicbankers.org.uk
Yours Sincerely,
HBA-UK Executive Committee
Hellenic Bankers Association UK – Networking event
The event is complementary and open to HBA UK members as well as non-members. Priority for bookings will be given to our members and their guests.
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