ConFEAS 2023, an annual International Conference of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges was held
ConFEAS 2023 international conference was held. The organizer of the conference was the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges. The conference returned with a brand new format and gathered in Armenia around 200 participants, including 40 speakers from Exchanges, CSDs, Banks, Regulatory Bodies, Investment Companies, and IFIs from more than 30 countries to touch upon the most recent developments, challenges, and potential in modern capital markets.
Apricot Capital was the general investment ppartner of the conference. During their opening speeches, Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, and Rafayel Gevorgyan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Konstantin Saroyan, Secretary General of the Union of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges, and Vardan Amaryan, founder of Apricot Capital CJSC, emphasized the strategic significance of fostering capital market growth in Armenia.
Vachik Gevorgyan, Chief Executive Officer of Apricot Capital CJSC, the General Investment Partner of ConFEAS 2023, reflecting on their operations in Armenia as an investment and fintech company, mentioned several challenges that are being solved through joint efforts of ecosystem players and regulators. “We are actively addressing the issues by enhancing connectivity with local counterparts and supporting the efforts of the Armenian Stock Exchange and Central Depository in implementing new software solutions. Additionally, we prioritize workforce development through training programs and advocate for regulatory updates to keep pace with rapid technological advancements”.
Throughout the conference, there was a strong emphasis on fostering ecosystem development through collaborative endeavors, adopting best practices, and capacity building.
Apricot Capital, represented by our Head of Back-Office, Haykuhi Avetisyan, took part in the jury of the micro-case finale of the CaseKey student competition. For the fifth year in a row, the CaseKey competition has brought together around 100 talented students from universities across Armenia. Participants compete by showcasing their problem-solving skills and developing innovative solutions for real business challenges.
The purpose of the cooperation between Yerevan State University (YSU) and Apricot Capital is to contribute to the implementation of collaborative educational and scientific research programs through joint efforts, experiences, and resources.
Fractional trading opportunities have expanded in the Apricot Capital app. You can now buy and sell fractional shares of more than 200 U.S. stocks and 40+ ETFs, giving you greater flexibility to choose how much you want to invest based on your goals and strategy. Instead of purchasing a full share or ETF, you can […]
