National Bank of Georgia
‘Dark corners’ authors on setting policy under intense uncertainty
Douglas Laxton and Shalva Mkhatrishvili say policy-making should work to avoid the worst outcomes
Alexander Khazaradze on the NBG’s direct investments into CNY
Georgian central bank’s financial markets head speaks with Levente Koroes about the decision to invest up to 5% of its foreign exchange reserves in the onshore renminbi market
Georgia and Armenia hold rates
Central banks in both Caucasus nations point to risks of inflation resulting from US tariffs
BIS, SNB and World Bank advance promissory note tokenisation
Six other central banks tested the blockchain technology
Can central banks cut remittance fees to sustainable levels?
More action is needed to reach the UN’s 3% global average cost target. But central banks face limits on what they can do
Georgian governor appointed on permanent basis
Natia Turnava had been acting governor since June 2023 due to political opposition
Georgia and Namibia sign MoUs with MAS’s new fintech network
Singapore’s GFTN agrees to provide advisory services to emerging economies’ central banks
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
National Bank of Georgia holds rates
Move comes as inflation remains well below 3% target
Banknotes: January to March 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Caucasus central banks cut rates as inflation falls
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia continue gradual easing, with Armenian inflation at -0.5%
IMF holds Georgia deal over central bank and sanctions unease
Three vice-governors quit after central bank refuses to implement US sanctions against businessman
National Bank of Georgia plunged into turmoil over US sanctions
Central bank says enforcing sanctions on a Georgian citizen would violate constitution
Armenia and Georgia cut policy rates
Georgia says domestic inflationary pressures are strong, while Armenia expects gradual rise
Man on a mission: Axel van Nederveen, swaps evangelist
EBRD treasurer spreads the good word about local currency derivatives markets
Rates round-up: Ukraine cuts rate for first time since invasion
Thailand, Egypt and North Macedonia tighten policy; Georgia joins Ukraine in easing
People: Natia Turnava becomes first woman to lead NBG
National Bank of Georgia names Turnava acting governor; RBI appoints deputy; and more
Central bank websites: how to keep track and make them better
Central banks share their experiences in gauging website performance
People: IMF names new Asia-Pacific head
New deputy governors in Jamaica and Azerbaijan, and more