BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 25. As part of the
Tbilisi Financial Summit, Natia Turnava, President of the National
Bank of Georgia, met with directors and vice presidents of leading
global investment funds and financial sector companies
participating in the event, Trend reports.
The meeting brought together prominent firms such as Accel, Ant
International, Hivenet, BR Capital, Bybit, RedotPay, Eisele
Capital, Coinbase, and Finandir. Turnava presented the participants
with Georgia’s investment potential, macroeconomic environment,
financial market landscape, and opportunities for developing the
country’s fintech ecosystem.
Turnava emphasized that the summit united top investors from the
region and worldwide, many managing multi-billion-dollar
portfolios. “They are ready to invest in Georgia. Some have already
invested in our financial sector, offering new financial products,
loans, and payment mechanisms, which will strengthen market
competition,” she said.
She added that several investors plan to cooperate with Georgian
banks, particularly smaller institutions, which could further
enhance competition. Others are considering establishing new
financial entities in Georgia, including banks, payment service
providers, or virtual asset service companies, contributing to the
country’s financial infrastructure.
Turnava highlighted Georgia’s growing appeal as a regional hub:
“Our goal is for major global companies to open businesses in
Georgia and serve both local and regional clients from here.”