- 20.05.2019
- Armenia:
- arm
Today, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Bernard de Witt, Deputy CEO of French Amundi, the main shareholder of Amundi-ACBA Asset Management, one of the two pension fund managers operating in Armenia, and the delegation led by him. This was reported by the Prime Minister’s press service.
Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister noted that pension reforms are important for Armenia, and the meeting is a good opportunity to discuss the progress and prospects of cooperation. Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is interested in the development of cooperation with the partners involved in the process, including “Amundi-AKBA Asset Management”, which will contribute to the successful implementation of pension reforms, as well as increasing the level of public awareness about the pension accumulation system.
Bernard de Witt noted that “Amundi-ACBA Asset Management” company cooperates effectively with the representatives of the RA government and the Central Bank and is ready to continue the joint work.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the effective implementation of economic, social and financial components of pension reforms in Armenia. In particular, there was a reference to the steps to be taken in the direction of the development of the capital market, raising public awareness, as well as the implementation of investment programs.