The country’s largest bank saw its share price slump more than 15 per cent on Wednesday after the passage of the foreign agents law
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EBRD preaches the ‘virtuous’ path in troubled Caucasus region
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EBRD warns Georgia’s new foreign agents bill may deter investment
May 7, 2024Georgia’s foreign agents bill and offshore law are ‘not in the right direction’
Georgian capital market growth shows strong ESG focus
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IFC and SocGen Romania deal a sustainable finance milestone for emerging markets
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Latest results signal recovery for Russian banks
May 1, 2024The greatest growth was seen by foreign-owned subsidiaries facing pressure to exit the Russian market
Armenian banks on an upward trajectory
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Armenia’s future increasingly influenced by immigration
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EBRD won’t finance military activities despite support for Ukraine, says bank president
March 20, 2024Odile Renaud-Basso calls for Ukraine’s wider integration with the EU