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2024

Armenian Capital Markets:  
future outlook

First investment and financial forum of Armenia
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  • Leading   investment event
  • First Investment   Forum in Armenia
  • Presentation of research by   Freedom Holding Corp analysts

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We invite you to attend the first forum dedicated to
development of capital markets in Armenia
In assosiation with the Ministry of Economy of RA
20 speakers
Leaders of business and foreign experts
More than 500 participants
from different branches of the financial sector

FORUM’S TARGET AUDIENCE

For executives and employees of governmental and investment bodies
For heads of large businesses interested in finding new sources of financing
For media representatives interested in covering the economic aspects of Armenia's development
For private investors interested in increasing their capital
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Reviews

«The Forum was significant, engaging, enlightening and hopefully beneficial. Ideally, it will promptly promote the development of the capital market and its culture in Armenia. I look forward to future forums that will not only provide updates on the progress made in this area in Armenia, but also highlight achievements. I also hope that more speakers will engage with the media and effectively communicate their ideas to the public in a clear and unbiased manner»
Armenpress Journalist
Hrayr Nazaryan
«The Forum was instrumental in advancing Armenia's burgeoning retail investment sector, thanks to Freedom Broker's extensive expertise gained from working in comparable economies around the world. The carefully curated topics and speakers facilitated productive discussions, setting a new benchmark for financial literacy in our society, while identifying new opportunities for growth»
Karen Rafaelyan
How2B
«Attending the inaugural conference 'Armenian Capital Markets: Future Outlook' was an incredibly enriching experience. The event featured a diverse line-up of over 20 speakers, including government officials, business leaders and foreign experts, who provided comprehensive insights into Armenia's burgeoning financial markets. Particularly impressive were the discussions focused on improving the investment climate and infrastructure, as well as a presentation by analysts from Freedom Holding Corp. This presentation highlighted Armenia's emerging potential in the global financial sector»
Poghos P.
Bank analyst
«The first Investment and Finance Forum in Yerevan attracted an impressive audience. The joint efforts of Freedom Broker Armenia and the Ministry of Economy in organising the event are to be commended. Both the plenary session and the panel discussions covered a wide range of topics, from Armenia's economic outlook to the digital evolution of finance»
Aram A.
Financier
«I was particularly impressed by the strategic discussions focused on stimulating demand for government debt and developing domestic investors. I would like to thank Freedom Broker Armenia for increasing the financial literacy of the population and helping new investors gain confidence. I believe that these efforts are essential for the sustainable economic growth of our country»
Anna K.
University lecturer
«The Forum offered participants not only a platform to discuss investment issues, but also an opportunity to explore and, most importantly, influence the future of the Armenian economy. The discussions were particularly practical, with a focus on digitalisation and financial technologies - crucial elements for modern economic development. If this forum becomes an annual event, I will definitely mark it in my calendar as a landmark event for the financial sector»
Ani M.
Financial Director
«It was great to see such a dynamic mix of topics discussed at the Forum. The panels on the national economy and the outlook for the national currency provided a holistic and in-depth view of our country's financial landscape. This event has definitely set a high standard for similar forums in the region. The combination of local and international perspectives enriched the discussions and provided a multifaceted perspective on the issues at hand»
Anahit B.
CEO
«The Forum 'Armenian Capital Markets: Future Outlook' was a professionally run event that brought together distinguished speakers from various sectors of the financial industry. The interactive panel discussions provided an in-depth exploration of various areas within the investment industry. I would recommend this event to anyone wishing to understand or enter the Armenian financial market»
Gor A.
Independent Investor
«As a participant, I was impressed by the in-depth coverage of all topics at the Forum, ranging from shaping the investment climate to stimulating demand for sovereign debt. The event not only provided a platform for experienced professionals to exchange ideas, but also attracted many stakeholders from related fields»
Hayk G.
Head of Department at a Telecom Company
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Program

10:00
Check-in, welcome coffee
11:05
Introduction
Timur Turlov, Founder and Head of Freedom Holding Corp.

Participation confirmed
Timur Turlov
Timur Turlov
Founder and Head of Freedom Holding Corp.
11:10 – 12:55
Plenary Session
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Investment Climate in Armenia and Prospects of Capital Market Development
Discussion topics
  • Investment climate of Armenia: what the country can offer to foreign investors
  • Financial market infrastructure: a basic development factor
  • Stimulating demand for government debt
  • Development of the capital market as a source of long-term money for companies
  • Armenian capital market as part of the global one: foreign experience
Participation confirmed
Narek Teryan
Narek Teryan
Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
Timur Turlov
Timur Turlov
Founder and Head of Freedom Holding Corp.
Hayk Yeganyan
Hayk Yeganyan
CEO of AMX, Chairman of Management Board
Garegin Gevorgyan
Garegin Gevorgyan
Director, Financial System Stability Directorate at Central Bank of Armenia
Samvel Khanvelyan
Samvel Khanvelyan
Head of Public Debt Management Department of the Ministry of Finance of the RA
Moderator
Denis Elakhovskiy
Denis Elakhovskiy
Business news observer Radio “Van”
12:55 – 13:15
Coffee break
13:15 – 14:30
Panel discussion
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Domestic investor development
Discussion topics
  • Key drivers of growth in domestic investor activity
  • Current tools for investing within Armenia and abroad
  • Increasing the availability of investment products: the role of the state and market participants
  • Protection of the rights of consumers of financial services
  • Promoting investments: financial education and financial literacy
Participation confirmed
Narek Teryan
Narek Teryan
Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
Hovhannes Khachatran
Hovhannes Khachatran
Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia
Karen Zakaryan
Karen Zakaryan
CEO, Financial Market Members Association
Ashot Minasyan
Ashot Minasyan
Armbrok. Partner, Head of Asset Management and Brokerage
Moderator
Hovak Hovakimyan
Hovak Hovakimyan
CEO of Freedom Broker Armenia
14:30 – 15:00
Presentation of research by analysts of Freedom Holding Corp.
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Armenia on the world map of stock markets
Discussion topics
  • Prospects for the Armenian economy and national currency
  • Why investors are interested in the Armenian stock market today
  • Prospects for private investors in the light of exchange development plans and regulation
  • Review of public American and European companies associated with Armenia
  • Prospects for initial public offerings in the United States of large American startups founded by Armenians
  • Freedom Broker Armenia: a global player in the Armenian market
Participation confirmed
Igor Klyushnev
Igor Klyushnev
Director of the Analytical Department of Freedom Finance Global
15:00 – 15:45
Lunch
15:45 – 16:45
Public talk
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Participation confirmed
David Yang
David Yang
Entrepreneur, founder and member of the board of directors of the ABBYY group of companies, world expert in the field of artificial intelligence
16:45 – 18:00
Panel discussion
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Attracting companies to capital markets
Discussion topics
  • Current status of financial market infrastructure development and the role of the state
  • Organization of issues: current requests from issuers
  • Listing in Armenia or listing abroad?
  • From bond offerings to IPOs: How to shorten the path?
Participation confirmed
Karen Zakaryan
Karen Zakaryan
CEO, Financial Market Members Association
Armenuhy Hovakimyan
Armenuhy Hovakimyan
Deputy Secretary General, Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
Karen Mnatsakanyan
Karen Mnatsakanyan
Financial Director at Team Telecom Armenia
Sergey Lyalin
Sergey Lyalin
Founder, chairman of the board of directors of Сbonds
Moderator
Eduard Safaryan
Eduard Safaryan
Deputy СEO Freedom Broker Armenia
18:00 – 18:15
Coffee break
18:15 – 19:30
Panel discussion
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Digitalization as a key factor in the development of the financial industry
Discussion topics
  • Development of innovative technologies in the financial markets of Armenia: the state’s view
  • Infrastructure of financial markets in Armenia: development trends
  • Availability of innovative financial solutions for business
  • Digitalization of financial markets in Armenia: current status
  • Development of the fintech industry in Armenia
Speakers
Gevorg Mantashyan
Gevorg Mantashyan
First Vice Minister of the Ministry of High Tech Industry
Levon Klekchyan
Levon Klekchyan
Deputy CEO of CDA, Chief Depository Services Officer
Hayk Margarian
Hayk Margarian
CEO, National Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Member of the Executive Board, Chairman of the Trade and Investment Commission, National Committee of ICC Armenia
Aharon Levonyan
Aharon Levonyan
Head of Finance, FL Consulting
Stefan Lucas
Stefan Lucas
Founding CEO of FinTech Armenia
Panellists
Grigor Hovhannisyan
Grigor Hovhannisyan
Co-Founder and Partner at Formula VC venture fund, President at BANA Angels business angel network
Samson Avetian
Samson Avetian
CEO - eqwefy
Moderator
David Arakelyan
David Arakelyan
Development Director, Freedom Broker Armenia
19:30
Cocktail

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