Ambassador António Martins da Cruz, President of OVIA, participated in Money Conference 2026, held on October 8 at the Farol Hotel in Cascais. Organized by Diário de Notícias and Dinheiro Vivo, the conference brought together leaders from the banking and insurance sectors, business executives, investors, and experts to discuss the key challenges reshaping the economy and financial markets.
One of the highlights was a panel discussion on the financial sector, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical risk in an era of uncertainty, featuring OVIA’s President in his capacity as an ambassador and former Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During his remarks, Ambassador António Martins da Cruz analyzed the main sources of instability in the international landscape, including the war in Ukraine, the crisis in the Middle East, strategic tensions among the United States, China, and Europe, and the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy. He also highlighted the impact of these dynamics on the global economy, particularly through economic sanctions, trade barriers, financial market volatility, and upward pressure on energy prices.
The discussion underscored the growing interdependence between geopolitics, economic developments, and investment decisions, emphasizing the importance of anticipating risks and understanding international developments for businesses, investors, and institutions.
The OVIA President’s participation reflects the Agency’s mission to position Oeiras as a competitive, innovative, and internationally connected investment destination, while keeping pace with global economic trends and strengthening engagement with key business and financial stakeholders.
In an international environment marked by uncertainty, understanding geopolitical factors and their economic implications is essential to attracting investment, identifying new opportunities, and developing sustainable growth strategies.
Money Conference is organized by Diário de Notícias and Dinheiro Vivo and brings together leaders from banking, insurance, investment funds, technology, and the broader business community to discuss developments in the financial sector and domestic and international economic challenges.
