The National Bank of Georgia issued a statement congratulating Bank of Georgia after it became the first company from Georgia to be included in the FTSE 100 Index of the London Stock Exchange, describing the move as international recognition of the bank’s quality, scale, and sustainability. Bank of Georgia, as part of Lion Finance Group, entered the index after the close of trading on 4 March. National Bank of Georgia Governor Natia Turnava linked the milestone to the strength and reliability of Georgia’s banking sector and its position as a regional leader in innovation, noting recent positive assessments from rating agencies and international financial institutions and stating that the central bank will continue efforts to support a more resilient and attractive banking system. The announcement highlighted that inclusion followed initiatives including technological development, digital product development, a customer-centric model, and regional expansion, and noted that Lion Finance Group has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2006 and joined the FTSE 250 Index in 2012.
National Bank of Georgia 2026-03-05
National Bank of Georgia congratulates Bank of Georgia on becoming the first Georgian company to join the FTSE 100 Index
The National Bank of Georgia congratulated Bank of Georgia for becoming the first Georgian company in the FTSE 100 Index, citing it as international recognition of the bank's quality and sustainability. Governor Natia Turnava attributed this milestone to the strength of Georgia's banking sector and its leadership in innovation, supported by positive assessments from rating agencies. The inclusion follows initiatives in technological and digital product development, a customer-centric model, and regional expansion.