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Azerbaijan's SOFAZ Signs $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Deal with BlackRock and GIP

Azerbaijan's SOFAZ Signs $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Deal with BlackRock and GIP

SOFAZ signed a strategic cooperation protocol with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners in January 2026 for up to $1.5 billion in co-investments.

April 23, 2026
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Georgia's Economy Posts 8.4% Growth as IMF Flags Banking Sector Risks

Georgia's Economy Posts 8.4% Growth as IMF Flags Banking Sector Risks

Georgia posted 8.4% GDP growth in Jan-Feb 2026 while the IMF flagged risks in unhedged FX loans, consumer credit, and real estate developer lending.

April 23, 2026
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ADB: Developing Armenia's Capital Markets Is Key to Long-Term Economic Growth

ADB: Developing Armenia's Capital Markets Is Key to Long-Term Economic Growth

The Asian Development Bank identifies Armenia's shallow capital markets as a critical bottleneck, calling for expansion beyond government bonds into corporate equities and digital assets.

April 23, 2026
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SOFAZ and BlackRock Sign $1.5 Billion Infrastructure and Digital Investment Deal

SOFAZ and BlackRock Sign $1.5 Billion Infrastructure and Digital Investment Deal

Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund SOFAZ has signed a $1.5 billion strategic cooperation protocol with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners for infrastructure and digital investments.

April 23, 2026
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Georgia's Banks Navigate Rapid Lending Growth as IMF Flags Credit and FX Risk Concerns

Georgia's Banks Navigate Rapid Lending Growth as IMF Flags Credit and FX Risk Concerns

Georgia's banking sector faces scrutiny as the IMF flags rapid consumer lending, unhedged FX loans, and risky developer bond issuances in its 2026 Article IV consultation concluding statement.

April 23, 2026
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IMF Projects Armenia GDP Growth at 5.3% for 2026 Amid Middle East Trade Disruption Risks

IMF Projects Armenia GDP Growth at 5.3% for 2026 Amid Middle East Trade Disruption Risks

The IMF forecasts Armenia's GDP growth will moderate to 5.3% in 2026 from double-digit highs, reflecting the end of the post-conflict re-integration boom and risk from Middle East trade disruptions.

April 23, 2026
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Georgia's Eurobond Success and Record Reserves Signal Investor Confidence in 2026

Georgia's Eurobond Success and Record Reserves Signal Investor Confidence in 2026

Georgia's successful $500 million Eurobond refinancing and record international reserves mark a new high-water mark for macroeconomic credibility as the IMF concludes its 2026 Article IV mission.

April 23, 2026
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SOFAZ Signs $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Deal with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners

SOFAZ Signs $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Deal with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners

Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund SOFAZ has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners for up to $1.5 billion in infrastructure and digital investments.

April 23, 2026
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