OREANDA-NEWS. On September 22, 2008 System Capital Management (SCM) became partner of the annual Economic Forum that took place in Krynica (Poland), reported the press-centre of SCM.

As a traditional meeting place for business-elite from all European nations, the Forum targets to establish a favourable climate for development of political and economic cooperation between EU-members and their neighbours.

Participants of 18th Economic Forum discussed energy security, regional collaboration, growth prospects of the banking industry, the future of institutional reforms, corporate social responsibility, etc.

SCM was represented at the Forum by Jock Mendoza-Wilson, Director of International and Investor Relations. He moderated the panel discussion titled "Can a new partnership and cooperation agreement and related free trade agreement bring Ukraine closer to Europe?"

"The importance of the Forum for integration of Ukraine into the European community can hardly be overstated. This is the place where opinion leaders of many European countries get a clear understanding of what Ukraine is today and how far it has advanced towards European integration", said Mr Mendoza-Wilson. – Being the biggest business group in Eastern Europe, SCM contributes to integration of the Ukrainian business into the economic area of united Europe.

We believe that clear and transparent relations between Ukraine and the EU are essential to ensure the future economic development of Ukraine and enhance its standards of living. The Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Ukraine signed on 9 September in Paris indicated the recognition of Ukraine's successes and opened a window for new opportunities. Being the biggest national investor, SCM will keep investing in Ukraine and applying the best global experience, knowledge, and practices". 

Mr Mendoza-Wilson also made a speech at discussion on “CSR as a Modern Tool of Risk Management”.

Around 2000 delegates representing 60 countries took part in Krynica Economic Forum this year including political and public leaders, chairmen of national banks, political and business-elite, experts, and media.