Yesterday night the winning 20 organisations received the NYSE Euronext Lisbon Awards in recognition of their contribution to the development of the Portuguese capital markets during 2012. Issuers, brokers, investment banks, analysts, fund managers, law firms and academics were among the winners.
For the first time this year, the best published article on capital markets was also awarded. Several entries were received and assessed under a number of criteria such as relevance, opportunity, in-depth analysis and rigour.
A round table discussion on “Managing with Humour – Financing Happiness”was held as part of this years even. The participants comprised of Manuel Caldeira Cabral, from the University of Minho, Paulo Morgado, from Capgemini and Sérgio Figueiredo, from the EDP Foundation. In addition Carlos Moedas, Secretary of State to the Prime Minister gave the closing speech.
Luís Laginha de Sousa, Chairman and CEO of NYSE Euronext Lisbon made the following statement at the event: “We launched the NYSE Euronext Lisbon Awards during one of the most difficult periods in the history of our country. We believe that it is especially when times are hard that we must recognise the efforts, dedication and commitment that people are making to face up to the difficulties and contribute to the development of the capital markets. This year’s awards reinforce our belief that many of the factors that help us overcome problems may be decisively and positively influenced by all those who are an integral part of the capital markets ecosystem.”
He added: “In a context where technology plays a more important role than ever, thus pulling the market players apart more often, the Awards also contribute to the promotion of a greater reinforcement of the human role which is fundamental to any activity.”
And concluded: “We are confident that there are many opportunities for the development of the capital markets, not as an end but as a means for the economic development of our country. To that purpose, we hope that the Awards are an incentive to the winners and nominees as well as to everyone who contributes to the development of our market and consequently our country.”
The jury of the NYSE Euronext Lisbon Awards is made up of members of the PSI20 Committee namely, Prof. Doutor João da Silva Ferreira, Prof. Doutor João Duque and Prof. Doutor Rui Alpalhão. These awards are based on quantitative criteria as far as possible.