A financial forum titled “Kapital u pokretu” is set to take place at the Sava Center in Belgrade, aiming to stimulate passive savings and improve access to capital for Serbian companies. The event, scheduled for September 9, will feature Dr. Greg B. Davies, an expert in behavioral finance, who will discuss the psychological factors influencing investment decisions. This gathering seeks to unite key players from both the financial and real sectors to propose actionable solutions for market development in Serbia.
Dr. Greg B. Davies, who leads the behavioral finance department at Oxford Risk, will be a prominent speaker at the conference. With a background in behavioral decision theory from the University of Cambridge and experience founding and leading the behavioral and quantitative finance team at Barclays, Dr. Davies will address how psychological elements such as fear and knowledge impact investment choices. His insights are expected to provide practical tools for more stable and rational capital management in Serbia’s dynamic market environment.
The conference program is carefully structured around four thematic panels, each addressing different aspects of capital mobilization. The first panel, “The Longevity of Capital,” will focus on preserving capital value across generations and the role of professional asset management in times of high inflation. This will be followed by Dr. Davies’ “Hard Talk” session, where he will delve into the psychological aspects of investing.
The second panel, “The Future of the Capital Market in Serbia,” will explore the role of stock exchanges and investment funds in attracting new issuers and the potential for Serbia to become a regional investment hub. The third panel, “Why Citizens Still Do Not Invest,” will analyze barriers such as fear, lack of financial literacy, and mistrust in the system, aiming to activate passive funds. The final panel, “Geopolitics, AI, and Future Industries,” will discuss global trends, the influence of artificial intelligence on investment decisions, and sectors with the highest growth potential in the coming decade.
The conference is significant as it brings together influential figures from the financial and corporate sectors, including representatives from state institutions, banks, investment funds, the Belgrade Stock Exchange, and academia. Among the notable speakers are Lazo Ostojić, Marko Janković, Dr. Una Sikimić, Vladimir Lučić, and others. Their task will be to not only describe the current state of the domestic market but also to offer clear and applicable solutions for regulatory changes and steps needed to make capital a stable pillar of financing for the Serbian economy.
The “Kapital u pokretu” platform, which has been active for several months, aims to educate the public, connect key stakeholders, and open dialogue on the importance of activating domestic wealth. The conference is the culmination of these efforts and will continue to serve as a source of information, analysis, and expert guidance for those interested in investment flows.
The outcomes of this forum are anticipated to influence whether billions of euros currently sitting idle in accounts will be transformed into new investments, company development, and long-term financial security. The event is expected to set the stage for a new investment cycle in Serbia, although the tangible impact of such forums on real economic change remains to be seen.
