The National Bank of Georgia published remarks by First Vice-Governor Ekaterine Mikabadze from a panel at TBC Capital’s International Capital Markets Conference, reflecting on progress and prospects for the development of Georgia’s bond market. Mikabadze framed recent Government of Georgia and National Bank of Georgia capital market reforms as pursuing market growth and investor protection in parallel, with the stated aim of increasing issuances while also strengthening market reliability, transparency, and sustainability. She also underlined the role of financial intermediaries in broadening capital market inclusivity, pointing to the need for brokerage companies and commercial banks to help increase retail participation in public securities through simpler access channels and lower transaction costs.
National Bank of Georgia 2026-03-24
National Bank of Georgia vice-governor highlights bond market reforms prioritising investor protection and retail participation
The National Bank of Georgia's First Vice-Governor, Ekaterine Mikabadze, highlighted capital market reforms aimed at growing Georgia's bond market and enhancing investor protection at TBC Capital’s International Capital Markets Conference. She emphasized the importance of financial intermediaries in expanding market inclusivity by facilitating retail participation through easier access and reduced transaction costs.