ForInvest Investtech Summit Kicks Off
Foreks - The ForInvest Investtech Summit has begun, where innovative ideas and solutions related to investment technologies are discussed alongside leading professionals in the sector, focusing on the latest and most effective trends in the investment world.
ForInvest CEO Serra Berkol Erciyes delivered the opening speech of the summit.
In her speech, Berkol stated:
"Welcome to the ForInvest Investtech Summit, where we come together to explore the latest developments in investment technologies, and which we are hosting for the second time this year.
Being at the intersection of finance and technology is truly exciting, and we are delighted to be here with leaders in this field today. We are not only here to discuss the future of investment technologies but to actually shape it together.
The transformation in our industry is at an incredible point. Investment technologies are evolving faster than ever, with a critical factor at the center of this transformation: collaboration.
We believe that by forming alliances among different institutions, we can create added value and take innovative steps.
Let us look together at the key trends shaping our industry, just as we did last year.
ACCESSIBILITY OF INVESTMENT
The accessibility and democratization of investment: the perception that 'investing is exclusive to those with large capital or financial knowledge' has now been shattered. This has led individuals to start investing even with small amounts. The market is growing and will continue to grow.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATION
Artificial Intelligence and Automation are turning smarter, data-driven investment decisions into reality. AI not only increases accuracy but also accelerates processes and allows us to predict market movements in advance.
PERSONALIZATION
When it comes to personalization through AI and machine learning, embedded solutions that utilize data analytics can offer highly personalized investment products based on each user's financial situation, risk appetite, and goals. Real-time data enables users to make informed decisions and encourages them to be more involved in their financial futures.
DECENTRALIZED PROCESSES
Blockchain and Digital Assets create transparency and security in our financial systems. Blockchain, initially recognized for digital currencies, has immense potential to decentralize investment processes, particularly through tokenization and smart contracts.
EMBEDDED INVESTMENT
Embedded Finance and even Embedded Investment represent another revolutionary innovation. Integrating investment services into everyday platforms makes financial services accessible to a broader audience. With embedded finance, users can seamlessly access financial services through distribution channels they use daily, changing the way people interact with financial products.
ECOSYSTEM APPROACH
Being aware of trends is undoubtedly valuable, but the most groundbreaking innovations are possible through an ecosystem approach. Fintech companies, traditional financial institutions, regulators, and even non-financial partners can expand the boundaries of what is possible by working together.
When we build these ecosystems, we create an environment where innovation flourishes, risks are shared, and ideas are freely exchanged. Collaboration is not just a nice concept; it is a fundamental element for long-term success in a rapidly changing atmosphere. As ForInvest, one of our main objectives in organizing this summit was to provide a collaborative environment where innovative ideas in investment technologies can thrive.
RESEARCH
As our ecosystem evolves, understanding the investor profile in Turkey and this profile's transformation is critical. This year, ForInvest took a significant step: we initiated the ForInvest Investment Technologies Research to better understand Turkish investors. Following this research, a ForInvest Investment Technologies Compliance Index was produced. We are excited to share the results of this study for the first time at our summit today. We conducted this study in collaboration with Futurebright, examining the attitudes and behaviors of the investor profile in Turkey, which we plan to repeat annually to shed light on our sector. We are thrilled to welcome Futurebright to our stage today to present our research together.
Today, we will also have the opportunity to listen to innovations in the crypto world, developments related to artificial intelligence, and currently active embedded investment cases, as well as the dynamics of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
TEV PROJECT
As ForInvest, our mission is to make investment accessible to everyone. In this context, we are specifically reaching out to university students through the Future Investment project we are conducting with TEV. We are very pleased to share this initiative with you at our summit alongside TEV.
OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Numerous efforts are underway, especially in the finance sector, to raise investor awareness. In this context, we launched our ForInvest YouTube channel this year. The channel gained significant traction, quickly reaching 200,000 subscribers, and the interviews we conducted with our special guests have been viewed tens of thousands of times. Therefore, we wanted to conclude this productive day with a live ForInvest YouTube broadcast featuring our esteemed guest, former chief economist of TCMB, Prof. Hakan Kara, moderated by Tuğba Özay.
Bringing together various stakeholders is important not only for the opportunities of today but also for the opportunities of the future. I would like to thank all organizations that have supported us with their sponsorships in creating the collaborative environment we aimed for at our summit.
Dear Guests, as you evaluate today's sessions and speeches, I ask you to think about how we can establish more effective collaborations. Together, we can build a future where we not only keep pace with changes in investment technologies but also drive that change. I sincerely thank each of you for your participation and valuable time.
I wish everyone an inspiring and energetic summit."