ATHENS, GREECE
And the actions of Short Sellers
FEAS-EURonext academy
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FEAS 10th Onsite Training
And the actions of Short Sellers
FEAS-EURonext academy
The selection criteria for these participants remained consistent with previous years - a rigorous process that took into account their extensive work experience, positions within their organizations, English proficiency, and outcomes of interviews conducted by the FEAS Secretariat. The transparency of this process was underscored, with the results shared among all FEAS members.
This 5-day program, held from September 11 to 15, featured three full training days and two additional days filled with enriching activities. An impressive array of 18 topics was on the agenda, giving participants an in-depth understanding of the multifaceted world of financial markets. To gain real-world insights, the training included visits to the Athens Stock Exchange and its state-of-the-art data center.
The program's success was amplified by the wealth of knowledge shared by 17 distinguished presenters, each offering unique perspectives and expertise. Here's a glimpse of what they covered:
Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO, ATHEXGROUP
In an opening remark that set the tone for the event, Yianos Kontopoulos, the CEO of ATHEXGROUP, highlighted the remarkable outperformance of the Athens Stock Exchange in 2023 compared to major international markets. He emphasized how companies listed on the Athens Stock Exchange benefit from access to a diverse group of regional and international brokers and investors. Moreover, he shed light on the record of cash distributions from ATHEX-listed companies in 2022 and the substantial growth potential of Greece. Yianos Kontopoulos also shared ATHEX's strategic vision, a roadmap that entails boosting market activity, increasing revenues from existing services while exploring new ones, optimizing international activities, and the exciting launch of the new ATHEX ESG Data Portal in 2023.
Nick Koskoletos, CFA, Chief Financial and Issuers Relations Officer
provided a comprehensive overview of ATHEX's structure, governance, and history. He highlighted the structure of ATHEX Group shareholders and shared statistics showing international investors' participation in ATHEX at 31.8% in 2023. Furthermore, he delved into ATHEX Group's share trading statistics and its areas of operation, encompassing listing, trading, post-trading, data services, IT and digital