The panel session focused on the role of capital markets in economic diversification, the expansion of financing opportunities, and the United Kingdom’s experience in this field.
A panel session titled “Capital Markets as a Catalyst for Diversification: UK Perspectives on Azerbaijan’s Growth Journey” was held as part of the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, convened in Baku under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev.
The session was organized in collaboration with TheCityUK and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), leading institutions representing the UK’s financial and business sectors, and was moderated by Guy Shone, Global Chief Editor of AnewZ.
The panel featured Ayuna Nechaeva, Head of Europe, Primary Markets at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG); Natalia Sergeeva, Co-Head of Global Business Origination at UK Export Finance (UKEF); Ruslan Khalilov, CEO of Baku Stock Exchange; Ilona Karpanos, Associate Partner for International Trade and Economic Development at Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce; and Desislava Radeva, Executive Director, Development & Agency Finance at Standard Chartered Bank.
The discussions focused on the role of capital markets in supporting economic diversification and private sector development, expanding companies’ access to financial resources, attracting investment, and deepening capital markets.
The panelists also shared views on the United Kingdom’s experience in capital markets and financial services, opportunities for cooperation with international financial institutions, and expanding access for local companies to international capital markets. The importance of capital market development for economic diversification, increasing business financing opportunities, and promoting long-term investment was highlighted.
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