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10/31/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 06:21

AMX Awards 2024

AMX Awards 2024

Thursday, 31 October 2024

On October 30, the annual AMX Awards once again brought together Armenia's leading financial companies. The Armenia Stock Exchange and Central Depository awarded active participants in Armenia's capital market, highlighting their achievements in 2023-2024.

This year's event was distinguished with a new format and in-depth discussions focusing on the development prospects of Armenia's capital market and new opportunities for progress. The meeting became a platform for exchanging ideas, where industry growth trends and innovative solutions were presented, contributing to Armenia's financial market's continuous development and regional competitiveness.

Summing up the 2023 market data, 18 winners in different categories were recognized for their active involvement and impressive performance in the capital market over the past year. Additionally, 3 special awards were presented to employees of various banks and investment companies.

A special recognition award was given to the most active student on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Capital Markets e-Learning Program platform. This educational initiative was made possible by the consistent efforts and negotiations of the Armenia Stock Exchange, which received 30 educational licenses from the EBRD at the beginning of this year. Most licenses have been granted to employees of AMX member organizations, promoting professional development and growth in the sector.

During the event, Hayk Yeganyan, CEO of the Armenia Stock Exchange, and Ani Makaryan, CEO of the Central Depository of Armenia, shared the AMX Group's key reforms and strategic development plans. Their speeches highlighted the commitment to continually improve market infrastructure and foster new investment opportunities, strengthening Armenia's capital market's global competitiveness.

The event featured a panel discussion on "Development and Internationalization of Armenia's Capital Market," led by AMX Group board members and international experts. The moderator was FEAS Secretary General Konstantin Saroyan and the speakers included Chairman of the AMX Supervisory Board Mateusz Zawistowski, Deputy Chairman of AMX Supervisory Board and CDA Supervisory Board member Michael Volter, CDA Supervisory Board Member Daniel Eric Stonecipher, EBRD Associate Director of Financial and Capital Markets Development Rada Tomova, and AMX Management Board Member Grzegorz Kucharski. The speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities for integrating Armenia's capital market with international markets, covering topics such as increasing foreign investment, improving market infrastructure, and aligning with global standards.

The winners of AMX Awards 2024 - Armenia Stock Exchange
UNIBANK OJSC - Best in Secondary Equity Market
ARDSHINBANK CJSC - Best in Secondary Corporate Bond Market
AMERIABANK CJSC - Best in Secondary Government Bond Market
ARMBROK OJSC - Best in REPO Trading
MKHITAR MKRTCHYAN / AMIO BANK CJSC - Best counterparty elected by the market
AMERIABANK CJSC - Best corporate bond Issuer on the Exchange
UNIBANK OJSC - Best equity issuer on the Exchange
ARARATBANK OJSC - Best Underwriter in corporate bond market
CUBE INVEST CJSC - Best Collaborative Member of the Exchange

The winners of AMX Awards 2024 - Central Depository of Armenia
ACBA BANK OJSC - Best Account Operator of the Depository System
ARARATBANK OJSC - Best Collaborative Member of the Depository System
DIMENSION CJSC - Best Member of the Depository System
ZHANET AGHAJANYAN / ARARATBANK OJSC - Best Employee of the Depository System
ACBA BANK OJSC - Most Transparent Issuer
CLEARSTREAM - Best Foreign Partner
ACBA BANK OJSC - Most Progressive Member of the Depository System
CONVERSE BANK CJSC - Most Progressive Member of the Depository System
ARARATBANK OJSC - Most Progressive Member of the Depository System
KRISTINE HARUTYUNYAN / AMIO BANK CJSC - Award for Long-Term Cooperation with the Funded Pension System
RUZANNA KHACHATRYAN / ARARATBANK OJSC - Award for Long-Term Cooperation with the Funded Pension System
SONA GRIGORYAN / CONVERSE BANK CJSC - Most Active Learner in the Capital Market E-Learning Program

The AMX Awards continues to be a key event in the financial sector, not only highlighting the significant contributions of participants to the capital market but also laying the foundation for the sustainable development of the industry. This year's award participants demonstrated exceptional performance, enhancing the confidence and interest of both local and international investors in Armenia's capital market and playing a crucial role in its further expansion.