Finance

Georgia's Property Market Positioned for Strong Returns as Investment Momentum Builds

Georgia's Property Market Positioned for Strong Returns as Investment Momentum Builds

Georgia's real estate market is set for strong returns in 2026, led by logistics properties along the Middle Corridor and rising residential demand in Tbilisi and Batumi.

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

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

Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund SOFAZ signed a $1.5 billion strategic cooperation protocol with BlackRock and GIP, targeting global infrastructure and digital investments.

April 23, 2026
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IMF Confirms Georgia's 5% GDP Forecast for 2026, Urges Banking Caution

IMF Confirms Georgia's 5% GDP Forecast for 2026, Urges Banking Caution

The IMF forecasts 5% GDP growth for Georgia in 2026 while calling for careful supervision of fast-growing bank lending, real estate finance, and digital asset activity.

April 23, 2026
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Bank of Georgia's Retail Loan Surge Drives Portfolio Expansion

Bank of Georgia's Retail Loan Surge Drives Portfolio Expansion

Bank of Georgia's portfolio expansion is being driven primarily by retail loans, reflecting strong consumer demand and the rapid pace of credit growth flagged by the IMF.

April 23, 2026
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Armenia and Georgia Move Toward Unified Payments and QR Standards

Armenia and Georgia Move Toward Unified Payments and QR Standards

Yerevan and Tbilisi are advancing fintech integration including synchronized instant payments, simplified bank account opening, and unified QR codes for cross-border commerce.

April 23, 2026
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IMF Flags Risks in Georgia's Real Estate and Consumer Lending Boom

IMF Flags Risks in Georgia's Real Estate and Consumer Lending Boom

The IMF urged the National Bank of Georgia to monitor fast-growing real estate financing, FX exposure, and consumer credit as risks build alongside strong banking sector performance.

April 23, 2026
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EBRD Capital Market Program Deepens Armenia's Financial Plumbing

EBRD Capital Market Program Deepens Armenia's Financial Plumbing

The EBRD deployed a record €322M in Armenian credit lines and launched the ASDA derivatives master, opening local-currency hedging to banks and corporates.

April 23, 2026
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Georgia Growth Hits 8.4% as IMF Flags Fast Lending, Real Estate Risks

Georgia Growth Hits 8.4% as IMF Flags Fast Lending, Real Estate Risks

Georgia's real GDP grew 8.4% in early 2026, but the IMF's Article IV mission warned about credit growth, foreign currency exposure, and real estate financing risks.

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