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III Conference Capital Markets Armenia

March 20, 2025
Yerevan
Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan (1 Amiryan Street)
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Pre-party by Sirius Capital (19.03.2025)
19:00 - 00:00

Pre-party by Sirius Capital at Keg & Barrel

Location:  42 Isahakyan St.

 

The event will be carried out in accordance with the list of registered participants (although the event is not necessary)

 

Sponsor pre-party

 

III Conference Capital Markets Armenia (20.03.2025)
09:00 - 09:30

Registration of participants, welcome coffee

09:30 - 10:00

Welcoming words

Sergey Lyalin, Founder, Cbonds
Marine Zakharyan, CEO, Glocal Asset Management
Ararat Mkrtchian, CEO, Sirius Capital
Evgeniya Sluchak, Member of the Board of Trustees, Primavera Charitable Foundation Armenia
Elena Yakovleva, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Primavera Charitable Foundation Armenia
10:00 - 11:00

Economy and financial system of Armenia

In 2024, Armenia's economy showed confident growth: GDP increased by 7.8%, inflation stood at 1.5%, and the Central Bank's key interest rate decreased to 7% from 9.25% a year earlier. The stability of the banking system provides a solid foundation for further economic development. What prospects await Armenia in 2025?

 

Moderator: Konstantin Saroyan, General Secretary, Federation of Euro-Asian Capital Markets
Hayk Yeganyan, CEO, AMX
Mesrop Hakobyan, Chairman of the Board, Unibank (Armenia)
Lilya Sirakanyan, Deputy Minister of Economy, Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
Ruben Melikyan, Deputy Chairman, Union of Banks of Armenia
Levon Sahakyan, Member of the Central Bank Council, Central Bank of Armenia
11:00 - 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 - 13:00

Development of the local capital market of Armenia

In 2024, the volume of Armenia’s domestic corporate bond market increased by an impressive 56.49%, nearly reaching USD 1.5 billion. The government bond market also showed significant growth, rising by 24.75% to exceed USD 5.7 billion. How might this growth affect the investment attractiveness of Armenia in 2025? What prospects lie ahead for IPOs of Armenian companies in 2025?

 

Moderator: Ararat Mkrtchian, CEO, Sirius Capital
Tigran Gevorgyan, Chief Investment Officer, Glocal Asset Management
Ovak Ovakimian, Director, Freedom Finance Armenia
Artyom Ghazaryan, Chief Executive Officer, Telcell
Ararat Ghukasian, First Deputy Chairman of the Board, Unibank (Armenia)
Aram Karapetyan, CFO, Deputy CEO, National Mortgage Company
Shushanik Hovsepyan, Head Capital Markets, CIB, Ameriabank
Armen Avetisyan, CEO, Viva Armenia
Armen Fahradyan, MBA, accounting regulation of banking sector, Central Bank of Armenia
13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:50

Investment Ideas in the Markets of Armenia and CIS Countries: Best Practices and Experience

Discussion of Current Investment Ideas and Practices Applicable to the Markets of Armenia and CIS Countries.

 

Moderator: Evgeniya Sluchak, Director, ArmHedge Fund Services
Bakhodir Atakhanov, Chairman, National Association of Investment Institutions
Nurlan Asilbekov, Chairman of the Board, SQIF Capital
Elizar Bubnov, Chief Investment Officer, Sirius Capital
Grigorii Trubkin, Shareholder, New Venture brokerage
14:50 - 15:10

Cbonds: data without borders

Dmitriy Andreev, Head of Equities, Indices and Derivatives Department, Cbonds

Consensuses, Commodities, Derivatives, Stocks, and ETFs

Ekaterina Rogova, Front-end developer, Cbonds

Presentation of the updated mobile application

15:10 - 16:00

Global: Strategies and Prospects in the Global Capital Market

Overview of Global Investments and Their Applicability to the Armenian Market.

 

Moderator: Sergey Lyalin, Founder, Cbonds
Julia Khandoshko, CEO, Mind Money
Alexander Shupletsov, Head of Emerging Markets Coverage, TF International (Hubei Hongtai Group)
Igor Rotor, CIO, Atrani Capital
Humberto Coelho, Partner, BTA Financial Limited
16:00 - 16:20

Coffee break

16:20 - 17:10

FinTech: Innovation and Financial Technology Solutions

A discussion about the rising role of FinTech in the context of Armenia's transforming financial services, banking and capital markets sectors - including coverage of successful & innovative FinTech firms

 

Moderator: Marianna Amirbekyan, Advisor, FinTech Armenia
Tigran Parseghyan, Chief Marketing Officer, EasyPay
Samson Avetian, CEO, eqwefy
Hasmik Gevorgyan, CEO, Upay
Vardine Sargsyan, Startups Enabler, FinTech Armenia
17:10 - 18:00

Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, and Tokenization in Armenia's Financial Markets: Prospects and Challenges

The rise of Bitcoin and stablecoins has the potential to transform international payments. Digital asset (DA) markets are actively developing. Further integration of digital assets into financial markets is expected. In January 2025, Europe adopted the MiCA Regulation to regulate cryptocurrencies. Should we expect regulation of cryptocurrencies?

Andranik Togramadzhian, Operations Managing Partner, TVA Ventures
Maxim Biryukov, Head of Research, Armbrok
Grair Sarkisian, Head of Trading, Partner, Sirius Capital
Arman Aleksanian, CEO, ATAIX
19:00 - 23:00

Party at Apollo restaurant

Apollo, st. Teryana 91
 
Experience the excitement of Greek traditional dancing and the thrill of a plate-breaking show, all while enjoying delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The night will come alive with dynamic DJ sets, creating the perfect atmosphere for dancing and celebration.
 

Evening sponsor

 

Excursion (21.03.2025)

Day excursion to Jermuk or a two-night tour with accommodation in Jermuk and a visit to Tatev Monastery.

Cbonds and Meta-X Markets invite you to go on an exciting journey on March 21 - choose a day excursion to Jermuk or enjoy a full two-night tour with accommodation in Jermuk and a visit to the picturesque Tatev Monastery.

 

Program for March 21, 2025:

 

March 21

  • 10:00 AM – Departure from the hotel
  • 1:00 PM – Arrival in Jermuk
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch
  • 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Sightseeing and/or bathing in hot springs (optional)
  • 5:00 PM – Departure from Jermuk
  • 8:00 PM – Return to Yerevan

For those staying overnight:

  • 5:00 PM – Hotel check-in
  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Dinner and a pleasant evening in good company

March 22

  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM – Departure from the hotel
  • 12:00 PM – Arrival in Tatev
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Tour of Tatev Monastery
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Lunch with a breathtaking view
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Return to the hotel
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Spa and relaxation
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Dinner

March 23

    • 8:00 AM – Departure to Yerevan

 

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There are no places left for the overnight tour.

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