Today, we proudly inaugurated the Trading Lab by BCR, the only financial markets simulator of its kind in the region, in front of a remarkable audience that filled the room. It was a celebration of what becomes possible when academia, industry, and vision come together.
A partnership that made it possible
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) for its commitment to applied, future-ready education, and we are especially honored that the university’s leadership was present, represented by the Rector and the Vice-Rectors, whose support made this achievement possible.
Our special thanks go to BCR, our sponsor, whose investment transformed a bold idea into a world-class learning environment for our students.
We are equally grateful to our partner Vega Simulator, represented by our colleague Florin Grosu, for the expertise and dedication that brought this project to life.
The voices that inspired the room
A sincere thank you to our distinguished speakers, who inspired everyone in the room:
- Prof. univ. dr. Nicolae Istudor, Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies
- Prof. univ. dr. Tănase Stamule, Dean of FABIZ
- Sergiu Manea, CEO of BCR
- Dana Dima, VP Retail & Private Banking at BCR
- Florin Grosu, Founder of Vega Simulator
A space built for the professionals of tomorrow
This new space, with its high-performance workstations, real-time financial displays, a Wall Street–style circular LED, and full access to the Vega simulator, gives our students the chance to train under real market conditions, just like the professionals in the world’s leading banks.
To everyone who joined us: thank you. The energy in the room was a powerful reminder of why we invest in education.
The future of finance is being trained right here.
Foto: Mihnea Ratte
June 16, 2026
Today, we proudly inaugurated the Trading Lab by BCR, the only financial markets simulator of its kind in the region, in front of a remarkable audience that filled the room. It was a celebration of what becomes possible when academia, industry, and vision come together.
A partnership that made it possible
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) for its commitment to applied, future-ready education, and we are especially honored that the university’s leadership was present, represented by the Rector and the Vice-Rectors, whose support made this achievement possible.
Our special thanks go to BCR, our sponsor, whose investment transformed a bold idea into a world-class learning environment for our students.
We are equally grateful to our partner Vega Simulator, represented by our colleague Florin Grosu, for the expertise and dedication that brought this project to life.
The voices that inspired the room
A sincere thank you to our distinguished speakers, who inspired everyone in the room:
- Prof. univ. dr. Nicolae Istudor, Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies
- Prof. univ. dr. Tănase Stamule, Dean of FABIZ
- Sergiu Manea, CEO of BCR
- Dana Dima, VP Retail & Private Banking at BCR
- Florin Grosu, Founder of Vega Simulator
A space built for the professionals of tomorrow
This new space, with its high-performance workstations, real-time financial displays, a Wall Street–style circular LED, and full access to the Vega simulator, gives our students the chance to train under real market conditions, just like the professionals in the world’s leading banks.
To everyone who joined us: thank you. The energy in the room was a powerful reminder of why we invest in education.
The future of finance is being trained right here.
Foto: Mihnea Ratte
