Finance

Georgia's $500 Million Eurobond Rollover Signals Robust Investor Confidence

Georgia successfully rolled over a $500 million Eurobond in January 2026 on favourable terms, demonstrating sustained international capital market access despite domestic political uncertainty and reinforcing the country's macroeconomic credibility with global investors.

June 28, 2026

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The K-Economy: Navigating the Cultural Gold Rush from Seoul to Baku

As Azerbaijan continues its strategic pivot toward the non-oil sector, an unexpected blueprint for economic diversification has emerged from the East.

June 28, 2026

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Kazakhstan bypassing Russia in the Caspian Basin

June 28, 2026

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Ameriabank Lands $50M From OPEC Fund and €120M From FMO for Armenian SMEs

Armenia's Ameriabank has secured a $50 million OPEC Fund loan for SMEs and a €120 million FMO facility for microfinance and green finance.

June 28, 2026

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Georgia Banking Company Closes $77.7M Share Placement Led by Fortress

Georgia Banking Company has completed a $77.7 million private placement of primary and secondary shares led by funds affiliated with Fortress Investment Group.

June 28, 2026

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Armenia's Fintech Sector Lures UK and EU Capital as CBDC Pilots Near, 200+ Firms Active

More than 200 fintech firms now operate in Armenia, drawing UK and European capital as the Central Bank readies open-banking and CBDC pilots within 12-24 months; 2025 startup funding hit $164M.

June 26, 2026

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Georgia Holds Key Interest Rate at 8.25% as Energy Prices Lift Inflation

The National Bank of Georgia kept its refinancing rate at 8.25% on June 17, 2026, with annual inflation at 5.7% in May, driven mainly by higher energy prices.

June 26, 2026

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IMF Praises Georgia's Banking Resilience as GDP Growth Hits 8.4% in Early 2026

Georgia's GDP grew 8.4% year-on-year in January-February 2026, with the IMF's Article IV Mission praising healthy bank metrics and calling for continued vigilance on rapid lending growth.

May 3, 2026

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