News - Armenia Hosts Second Global Investment Forum with Keynote from Mike Rubino

YEREVAN, February 23. The Second Armenian Investment and Financial Forum, a crucial annual event for the financial and investment community in the country, is scheduled to take place on March 3, 2026, at the Dvin Music Hall in Yerevan. Organized by Freedom Broker Armenia, this forum aims to bring together government officials, business leaders, international experts, investors, and tech industry figures. The forum's theme, 'Time of Opportunities: Armenia in a New Global Market Architecture,' will enable discussions on strategic issues such as Armenia's role in global financial transformation. Participants will focus on capital market development in small economies, new investment opportunities, financial sector digitalization, and tools for sustainable economic growth. Among the confirmed international speakers is Mike Rubino, a partner at the global consulting firm Forward Global and former senior advisor to Donald J. Trump's presidential campaign. Rubino is scheduled to deliver a special lecture providing insights into global economic and political trends that impact investment climates and capital market development. The event's agenda includes a plenary session on 'Armenia in the Global Economy through the Lens of Capital Markets.' Panel discussions will examine the growth of domestic investments and the mechanisms for attracting companies to the capital market. The forum will conclude with a working session named 'Human Capital and the Finances of the Future,' offering informal networking opportunities for participants. Participants can find more information on the event's official website. The inaugural forum in 2024, organized jointly by Freedom Broker Armenia and the Ministry of Economy, set a benchmark with over 500 attendees, establishing it as a premier platform for collaboration among key market participants. About Freedom Broker Armenia: Freedom Broker Armenia, operating under the legal name Freedom Finance Armenia LLC, is a Central Bank of Armenia-licensed investment firm that provides access to local and international stock markets. It offers comprehensive investment and brokerage services, including securities operations, stock investments, participation in IPOs, and online trading through digital platforms. As part of the global financial holding Freedom Holding Corp., listed on NASDAQ (ticker: FRHC), the group has a market capitalization of $10.54 billion with $10.3 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025. The group operates in the USA, Europe, CIS, and Asia, employing over 10,000 staff, with 232 offices and 6.1 million users within its digital ecosystem.