The stock market seems to have had a better year than the previous ones, considering that the state eventually kept its word and it listed the companies it had in its portfolio.
Thus, Dan Paul, the president of the Association of Brokers, has greater expectations for 2014 than he did for 2013 "because they had major expectations, there have already been privatizations of the state owned companies through the stock market, issues of corporate bonds".
In his opinion, the Romanian stock market has a major potential for growth. "We hope that one day, the Romanian stock market will switch to the status of emerging market", said Dan Paul.
The Association of Brokers grants awards for the most important achievements of the players of the Romanian stock market, as part < Gala of the Stock Market >, scheduled to take place today.
Reporter: Every year, the Association of Brokers awards the most important achievements of the stock market players, but our stock market isn't exactly shining. When do you think we will get there?
Dan Paul: The Romanian stock market has a huge potential for growth and we hope that one day we will move up to the status of emerging markets. We all need to strive towards that goal.
Reporter: How was the year 2013 for the stock market, compared to other years?
Dan Paul: This year was much better than the last, the stock market is on an upward trend.
Reporter: What are your expectations for 2014?
Dan Paul: I have higher expectations than I did last year because major changes have taken place, privatizations of state owned companies have already been made through the stock exchange, corporate bonds issues have been performed. Things are going well.
Reporter: Many people feel that the coming of Ludwik Sobolewski as the CEO of the Stock Exchange is one of the positive events of the year. Do y
