XXII Eurasian Capital Markets Forum

The plenary session will focus on the key economic and investment trends shaping the development of capital markets in the CIS countries. The discussion will cover economic growth dynamics, inflation and interest rate trends, the impact of external factors and the geopolitical environment on financial markets, as well as investor expectations and capital flow prospects across the region. Participants will provide a comparative overview of the economic situation in the CIS countries and discuss medium-term scenarios for the development of debt markets.

 

Invited speakers include:

• representatives of central banks and financial regulators of the CIS countries

• representatives of ministries of finance and government authorities responsible for public debt policy

• chief economists of banks and investment companies

• heads of analytical divisions of international financial institutions

• leading strategists and investment experts from the region

The session will provide an overview of the current state of Kazakhstan’s bond market. The discussion will cover the sovereign, quasi-sovereign and corporate segments, liquidity conditions, as well as issuers’ plans for raising debt financing.

 

The discussion will feature:

• representatives of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan

• representatives of banks and investment companies

• representatives of financial market infrastructure institutions

The session will focus on the practical experience of bond issuances in the CIS countries. Participants will discuss the specific features of local markets, the instruments and borrowing formats used, as well as key takeaways for issuers and investors.

 

Invited speakers include:

• representatives of issuers from the CIS countries

• investment banks and lead managers

• consultants and regional market analysts

The discussion will focus on sources of capital and the structure of the investor base in debt markets. Participants will examine the factors influencing investment activity, existing constraints, and alternative channels for raising financing.

 

The session will feature:

• representatives of institutional investors (funds, asset management companies)

• investment banks and brokers

• representatives of issuers and financial advisors

The session is dedicated to a macroeconomic overview of the CIS countries. The focus will be on economic growth dynamics, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and monetary policy parameters. Participants will present updated forecasts and compare key economic indicators across the region.

 

The session will feature:

• chief economists of banks from the CIS countries

• heads of macroeconomic research departments of investment companies

• economists from international financial institutions

• representatives of analytical centers and research institutes

• independent macroeconomic experts

The session will focus on the use of distributed ledger technologies and digital assets in regulated financial markets. Participants will discuss the tokenization of bonds and other financial instruments, the development of digital platforms, regulatory approaches, and practical cases of technology implementation in capital markets.

 

Invited participants include:

• representatives of exchanges and financial market infrastructure institutions

• representatives of regulatory and supervisory authorities

• fintech companies and technology providers

• banks and issuers participating in pilot projects

The session will focus on the practical aspects of sustainable finance. Participants will discuss investor requirements for ESG instruments, standards and structures of sustainable bonds, real issuance cases, and the prospects for the development of the ESG market. Special attention will be given to partnership financing mechanisms and cooperation between issuers, investors, and development institutions in the implementation of sustainable development projects.

 

The discussion will feature:

• institutional investors

• representatives of ESG bond issuers

• ESG analysts and consultants

• representatives of banks and investment companies developing partnership financing models

• specialists in structuring alternative investment instruments