The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Embassy of Israel in London announce the successful opening of the Israel Opportunity 2007 investor conference in London today.
The conference, co-organised by the Exchange and the Embassy, brought eight of the top Israeli companies together to meet and present to institutional investors and analysts from the UK investment community, for the seventh time in an interactive forum. Approximately 300 investment professionals attended the conference.
Keynote speakers at the conference were Mr Avraham Hirchson, Israel’s Minister of Finance, Ed Balls MP, UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury and Mr Moshe Tery, Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority.
Commenting on the significance of the conference, Ester Levanon, CEO of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and a speaker at the conference, said:
“Today’s conference is further evidence of Israel’s growing stature in the eyes of the international investment community. The Israeli capital market has reached a high level of strength and maturity, while the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has itself seen four years of strong growth. Israel is very much open for business and we invite UK investors to explore the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and the many investment opportunities the country has to offer.
“The conference today emphasised why there is every reason to be optimistic about Israel and highlighted the potential benefits to the UK of investing in the Israeli markets.”
Moshe Tery, Chairman of the Israeli Securities Authority added:
“Israel presents a unique opportunity to investors and confidence among Israeli and foreign investors is high. Israel possesses the maturity, sophistication and resilience of a developed market, yet offers the growth potential of emerging markets. Thanks to sound policies and our unwavering commitment to long-term reform, Israel’s economy is proving to be robust and resilient. The smart money has come to Israel and has remained in Israel.”
