Peter Oppenheimer – Chief Global Equity Strategist of Goldman Sachs investment bank will be a special guest speaker at Warsaw Capital Market Summit 2014, the international conference dedicated to capital markets in Central and Eastern Europe. The fourth edition of this event will be held on 23 and 24 October 2014 at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. ‘’I am happy to participate in this year's Warsaw Capital Market Summit, all the more so as it takes place during an exceptional year during which Poland celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first free elections, 15 years of its membership in NATO, as well as the 10th anniversary of its accession to the European Union. Following the political transformation, it was possible to build the country’s capital market, whose dynamism and strength have made a positive impression on the countries of the “old” Europe and the whole world,’’ says Peter Oppenheimer. Peter Oppenheimer began his career in 1984 as an economist at Greenwells. For the last twelve years he has worked for Goldman Sachs - one of the world’s leading investment banks, which acts as a financial adviser to many of the largest companies and governments. He joined the company in 2002 as a strategist, became a managing director in 2003, and in 2006 – a Goldman Sachs partner. Previously, he had worked as the head of strategic investments in HSBC, he was also responsible for European strategy at James Capel, the international securities company. Warsaw Capital Market Summit 2014, at which Peter Oppenheimer will be a special guest, attracts asset managers from leading global and regional financial institutions, representatives of public administration and economic journalists from around the world. During the conference, panelists will discuss among others efficient investment methods and raising capital in countries within the region. Topics will focus on economic development, Europe’s potential and asset management. ‘’Today, the stock market in Warsaw has the largest capitalisation in the region and exceeds the combined size of exchanges in Vienna, Budapest and Prague. Nevertheless, the market still faces many new challenges and needs to find new ways to continue developing. The Ministry of Treasury has consistently supported the vision of creating a regional financial centre in Warsaw with a strong capital markets position. I am therefore extremely pleased, that in October Warsaw Capital Market Summit will be held for the fourth time and that Warsaw will once again become a key meeting point for Europe’s leading finance professionals,’’ said Włodzimierz Karpiński, the Minister of Treasury. The involvement of numerous individuals and institutions in the development of Poland’s capital market over the past 25 years has led to the strength of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. As a result, the WSE is a stable and attractive market for both institutional and retail investors, as well as domestic and foreign issuers. Warsaw, as Central and Eastern Europe’s leading financial centre, is a perfect location to exchange experiences. ‘’The WCMS 2014 conference provides an excellent platform for discussions focused on Europe’s capital markets,’’ adds Peter Oppenheimer. ‘’Warsaw Stock Exchange has operated for more than 23 years. With its world-class trading system, diversified and active investor database and broad product range, WSE has become a leader among Central and Eastern European capital markets, with Poland being viewed as one of the most dynamic markets across Europe. More and more, WSE is seen as a natural place for doing business, and for successfully bringing together issuers and investors. Furthermore, Warsaw has become one of the most important centres from which the future direction of the capital markets and their potential contribution to Europe's economic development is being discussed,’’ said Paweł Tamborski, President & CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. ‘’Today, the KDPW Group is a leader of change in the region, providing services which are not available in other CEE markets. The registration of the KDPW Trade Repository by ESMA, the European authorisation of the KDPW_CCP Clearing House and assigning global LEIs (Legal Entity Identifiers) places us in the top league of European clearing and depository institutions. Our aim is to provide domestic and international investors with the most efficient services while delivering the highest European standards. As co-organisers of the conference, we would like WCMS to initiate discussions reinforcing Warsaw as a regional financial centre,’’ added Iwona Sroka, President & CEO of the Central Securities Depository of Poland (KDPW). Warsaw Capital Market Summit 2014 is the fourth edition of an international conference focusing on the major developments and challenges facing capital markets in the coming years in CEE countries. The conference provides an opportunity to discuss the long-term development of global markets as well as a chance to network and share experiences. The conference is organised by the Ministry of Treasury, Warsaw Stock Exchange and the Central Securities Depository of Poland (KDPW) and its Partners. Last year’s conference (held as IPO Summit, Warsaw 2013) was attended by over 600 guests from 40 countries, including Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Israel, Germany, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, Great Britain and the Baltic States, as well as China, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Find out more: www.wcms2014.com