On 14 May, the Forum on European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies - EFFAS dedicated to financial markets development in Eastern Europe was held in Vienna. IES delegation - Professor Dejan Erić, Aleksandar Zdravković and Draško Nikolić represented Serbia with Mr Mladen Dodik, Director of Research and Analysis Sector of Synergy Capital.
Delegations from over 20 European countries participated in the gathering.
The issues discussed at the gathering were capital markets development in Central and Eastern European countries - economic challenges and investment possibilities, EFFAS's role in the development of professional organizations of financial analysts, benefits and characteristics of membership in ACIIA (Association of Certified International Investment Analysts), as well as practical aspects of educational activities organization.
During a visit to Vienna, the IES delegation visited Vienna Exchange (Wienerborse).