
The Netherlands/ Russia, 5 February 2010, Figlo’s globalization strategy leads the company to the Russian emerging financial market. After conducting extensive market research the company takes a logical step to participate at the International Forum iFin-2010, which will take place 9-10 February 2010 in Moscow.
iFin-2010
The tenth edition of the international forum iFin -2010 will cover the whole spectrum of implementation, promotion and use of modern online financial services. The organization and its participants plan to attract the visitors’ attention (mostly representatives of banks) with the development of the Russian market in electronic financial services. The exhibitors, about 40 IT- and other related companies from Russia and other CIS countries, will present their advanced technologies and ready to use solutions for banks and other the financial institutions.
Because of the international nature of the Russian language in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) territory, the primary language at the iFin will be Russian. Because of the advantage of Figlo’s multicultural team, with knowledge of the Russian language and business culture, Figlo will be the only western company that will participate at iFin-2010.
Figlo recognizes that the time is now and iFin is a unique possibility to introduce the innovative Hawanedo concept, find business partners and accelerate its penetration process towards the Russian financial market. Figlo will be represented at the forum by Mr. Jenze Bosma (CEO), Mr. Albert van den Broek (Executive Director & CGO) and Mr. Hakob Tumasjan (Vice President Figlo Central and Eastern Europe).
Figlo and Microsoft
A representative of Microsoft Russia, Mr. Adrey Trifonov (BDM) will join the iFin Forum as partner of Figlo to promote Figlo’s innovative business solutions. These are based on the Microsoft. NET Framework, built with Microsoft Silverlight, and can also be used on Microsoft Surface and Touch Screen devices guaranteeing an amazing user experience. Also as partner of the Figlo team, the director of the first and only Institute for Financial Planning of Moscow (www.infinplan.ru ) Mrs. Evgenia Bliskavka will participate at the iFin 2010.
At thematic sessions and "round tables” (debates) during the iFin2010 vital topics for global financial industry will be considered and discussed. Hakob Tumasjan will give a presentation about the importance of the digital technology in holistic approach for the banking sector in Russia. The key aspect is: improvement of efficient communication and building strong and long term relationship with the client and minimizing the risks. The personal financial plan is the key element in his approach.
Hawanedo
Given that Figlo offers new ways of calculating and communicating personal financial information and solutions by providing an easy understandable and transparent personal financial plan, the Hawanedo concept will be presented as a vital tool the performance of the recommended approach in Russian financial sector.
Hakob Tumasjan believes that the Hawanedo concept will not only contribute to create opportunities for financial institutions in Russia, but it will also stimulate the development and the professionalization of the Russian financial sector. Last but not least, Figlo’s innovative Hawanedo product line will help to increase the financial literacy of the Russian nation.