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An annual comparative report on the banking sectors of the three South Caucasus nations: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Learn more on our Substack: https://substack.com/profile/410563740-south-caucasus-banking-review

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How peace and connectivity could redesign the South Caucasus economy Anyone who has spent time in the South Caucasus knows how much of everyday life has been shaped by what isn’t possible. A short drive on a map becomes a day-long detour. A railway line that once carri...

See the latest coverage of the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review in yesterday’s EU Reporter:

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#Armenia #Georgia #Azerbaijan #Fintech #Investment #Banking #Finance #SouthCaucasus

10.12.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.12.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How is Baku using its oil wealth and sovereign assets to diversify the economy and modernize its banking sector?

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov, GlobalSource Partners’ Caucasus/Central Asia analyst, shares his thoughts:

#Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia #Investment #Banking

05.12.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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05.12.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Banking #Finance

02.12.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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01.12.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What do your rankings reveal about the financial sector strengths and weaknesses of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan?

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov, GlobalSource Partners’ Caucasus/Central Asia analyst, shares his thoughts:

#Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia #Investment

01.12.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What underpins Georgia's success as a regional financial hub, and are there any risk factors that could challenge its lead?

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov, GlobalSource Partners’ Caucasus/Central Asia analyst, shares his thoughts:

#Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia #Investment #Finance #Banking

28.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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El sector bancario del CΓ‘ucaso Sur entra en fase de cambio: Armenia gana terreno y Georgia pierde ventaja - SoyArmenio Nuevo informe revela que Armenia avanza rΓ‘pido en banca y que la paz con AzerbaiyΓ‘n redefine el mapa del sector bancario en el CΓ‘ucaso Sur.

Latest coverage of the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review in Soy Armenio:
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#Armenia #Georgia #Azerbaijan #Fintech #Investment #Banking #Finance #SouthCaucasus

28.11.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.11.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Armenia: Nvidia chip transfer approved, major AI project β€œconfidently” moving forward First phase of project to be ready in mid-2026.

Some reporting here on Armenia's AI investment. I still don't understand what the project is actually going to *do*, but that's a me problem: eurasianet.org/armenia-nvid...

22.11.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia leads South Caucasus for banking and investment, but Armenia is rising star New index from GlobalSource Partners compares the banking sectors and business environments of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

New index from GlobalSource Partners compares the banking sectors and business environments of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Bne IntelliNews #Georgia #Armenia #SouthCaucasus #Banking #Investment

27.11.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Armenia’s Fintech Frontier: Ecosystem Trends for Investors The newly published South Caucasus Banking and Investment Review 2025, shows Armenia is emerging as a fintech frontier market in the South Caucasus.

In the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review 2025, Armenia emerges as the region’s standout fintech frontier market - powered by a supportive regulator, strong diaspora capital and a deep tech talent pool.

Read more:
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#Fintech #InvestmentΒ #Banking

28.11.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia leads South Caucasus for banking and investment, but Armenia is rising star Georgia remains the dominant force in the South Caucasus banking and investment landscape, but neighbouring Armenia is rapidly emerging as a strong ...

Latest coverage of the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review in bne Intellinews: www.intellinews.com/georgia-lead...

#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Banking #EmergingMarkets

27.11.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜What does the report reveal about each countries’ financial strengths and weaknesses, and were any of the results surprising?’

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov, GlobalSource Partners’ Caucasus/Central Asia analyst, shares his thoughts:

27.11.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Finance #Banking

27.11.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜How might lasting peace open up growth and investment opportunities for Armenia and Azerbaijan?’

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov (GlobalSource Partners) shares his thoughts:

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26.11.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Finance #Banking

26.11.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜How are external alignments shaping the economic prospects of Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan?’

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov (GlobalSource Partners) shares his thoughts:

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25.11.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Finance #Banking

24.11.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Georgia Ranks First for Investment but Faces a Credit Outlook Downgrade Georgia and Azerbaijan have received mixed signals about their economic and investment attractiveness in the South Caucasus Banking and Investment Review 2025 published last Friday, 21st November 2025...

In the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review 2025 Georgia emerged as the highest-rated investment destination among Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Find out why in our new Substack post: substack.com/home/post/p-...

#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Finance #EmergingMarkets

24.11.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Banking on peace - Emerging Europe A new study suggests the South Caucasus’s banking transformation has less to do with who’s winning now than who might win tomorrow. The South Caucasus has rarely been mistaken for a banking paradise. ...

The latest coverage of the South Caucasus Banking & Investment 2025 in Emerging Europe: emerging-europe.com/analysis/ban...

β€œPeace doesn’t just end a war; it creates a market” that investors can’t afford to ignore.

#Georgia #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Investment #Finance #EmergingMarkets

24.11.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜How are diaspora finance flows influencing the South Caucasus, and are there new initiatives tapping into this wealth?’

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov (GlobalSource Partners) comments

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21.11.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Official Launch: The South Caucasus Banking and Investment Review 2025 Download a full PDF of the report below

Officially launching today: The South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review 2025 πŸ“Š

Georgia leads, Armenia rises, Azerbaijan stays stable.

If you invest in or watch the region, this is your guide.

πŸ“₯ Download the full report: substack.com/home/post/p-...

#Armenia #Georgia #Azerbaijan

21.11.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜How is talent flow (brain drain or gain) and education shaping the economic prospects of the South Caucasus?’

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20.11.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are many reasons to be optimistic about the South Caucasus’s economic prospects, however critical questions and challenges for the region remain. Read more about it in our latest post:

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20.11.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The below data was drawn from the upcoming South Caucasus Banking and Investment Review 2025, which has been produced by Global Source Partners. It will be published on Friday 21 November. Read more here: substack.com/@scbankingre...

#FDI #SouthCaucasus #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Georgia

19.11.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜How is the South Caucasus’ position evolving, especially with new transport projects like the proposed TRIPP corridor?’

Ivan Tchakarov (GlobalSource Partners) reflects:

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19.11.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Is the South Caucasus closing the development gap with more advanced markets?’

Report Author Ivan Tchakarov (GlobalSource Partners) shares his thoughts:

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18.11.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Should investors view the South Caucasus as a cohesive frontier, or as three separate stories?’ - report author Ivan Tchakarov (GlobalSource Partners) answers below.

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18.11.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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