Finance

Armenia's Fintech Revolution Gains Momentum With UK Strategic Partnership and Sandbox Launch

Armenia's Fintech Revolution Gains Momentum With UK Strategic Partnership and Sandbox Launch

Armenia ranks 34th globally in fintech with a 25 percent CAGR, boosted by the UK-Armenia Strategic Partnership and the Central Bank's new regulatory sandbox framework.

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Bank of Georgia Eyes Foreign Acquisitions as Regional Expansion Strategy Accelerates

Bank of Georgia Eyes Foreign Acquisitions as Regional Expansion Strategy Accelerates

Georgia's largest lender is considering acquisitions beyond Armenia as Georgian banks expand their geographical reach and deepen regional financial integration across the Caucasus.

April 23, 2026
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Armenia Central Bank Drives Open Banking Push With New Digital Framework

Armenia Central Bank Drives Open Banking Push With New Digital Framework

The Central Bank of Armenia is advancing an open banking framework, enabling fintech startups to build on bank APIs while 5G coverage reaches 94% of the population.

April 23, 2026
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Georgia's $6.5 Billion UAE-Backed Development Reshapes Investment Landscape

Georgia's $6.5 Billion UAE-Backed Development Reshapes Investment Landscape

A $6.5 billion real estate megaproject by UAE-based Eagle Hills is reshaping Georgia's FDI landscape as non-Western capital fills the gap left by declining European investment.

April 23, 2026
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Armenia Fintech Ecosystem Matures With Regulatory Sandbox and Digital Wallets

Armenia Fintech Ecosystem Matures With Regulatory Sandbox and Digital Wallets

Armenia's fintech sector is gaining global attention as the Central Bank launches a regulatory sandbox and digital wallet adoption surges past $9.3 billion in cashless transactions.

April 23, 2026
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Fitch Projects Azerbaijan Non-Oil Growth to Strengthen Through 2026

Fitch Projects Azerbaijan Non-Oil Growth to Strengthen Through 2026

Fitch Solutions forecasts that Azerbaijan's economic growth will accelerate in 2026, driven by expanding non-oil sectors, rising investment, and improved external demand.

April 23, 2026
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Eagle Hills Commits Six Billion Dollars to Georgia Mixed-Use Developments

Eagle Hills Commits Six Billion Dollars to Georgia Mixed-Use Developments

Abu Dhabi developer Eagle Hills has committed $6 billion to two major mixed-use projects near Tbilisi and Batumi, marking Georgia's largest single foreign investment.

April 23, 2026
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Georgia Economy Surges 8.8 Percent in February Outpacing Regional Forecasts

Georgia Economy Surges 8.8 Percent in February Outpacing Regional Forecasts

Georgia's economy expanded by 8.8% in February 2026, significantly exceeding expectations as tourism revenues and foreign investment continue to fuel growth.

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