As part of World Investor Week, the Ljubljana Stock Exchange organized a two-day Financial Festival on October 7 and 8. A recording of the event is available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGaA8mM51r4DOmAPh_6RQ80g5qnGKq9A   

 Participants had the opportunity to meet our issuers, who presented their stories, plans for the future, and opportunities on the capital markets. 

On the first day, the following companies shared their views with us: 

• David Bratož, Member of the Management Board, Krka 

• Polona Pirš Zupančič, Member of the Management Board, Sava Re 

• Drago Kavšek, Member of the Management Board and CFO, Petrol 

• Uroš Ivanc, Member of the Management Board and CFO, Skupina Triglav 

Special attention was also paid to the presentation of BKS Bank AG, where Sandra Bulajić, product manager, announced the arrival of the long-awaited INR accounts, which will open up new opportunities for investors in terms of business and investment management.

 In the second part of the event, the following issuers presented themselves:

• Filip Koželnik, Member of the Management Board, Cinkarna Celje 

• Samo Jošt, Director of Controlling, Telekom Slovenije  

• Blaž Brodnjak, President of the Management Board, NLB 

The discussions were further enlightened by Blaž Hribar, Member of the Management Board of Pokojninska družba A, who, in his role as a professional investor, raised a number of topical issues and ensured a dynamic dialogue with the issuers.

The event was additionally enriched by OTP Bank, where Daniel Medved, Director of Investment Banking, and Andraž Aš, Chief Regulatory Officer at LJSE, commented on developments in the capital markets in the third quarter. Marko Bombač, CFA, FRM, President of the Management Board of LJSE, presented a current overview of various investment classes and compared a classic trading account with an individual investment account, which can lead to significantly higher savings due to tax benefits. 

Thank you to all participants, speakers, and partners who contributed to the success of the event.