The National Bank of Georgia published remarks from Vice Governor Ekaterine Galdava following her participation in a Tbilisi Finance Summit panel on payment-system interoperability. She argued that deepening global cooperation is a key driver of the future of payments and linked this to Georgia’s efforts to expand cashless payments. Galdava highlighted ongoing work to upgrade the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system and introduce instant payment systems, and underscored the role of international and regional cooperation in improving payment systems and building a cross-country ecosystem that connects instant payment rails. The panel also discussed how open, interoperable infrastructure and digital assets can support seamless cross-platform and cross-border money movement.
National Bank of Georgia 2025-10-30
National Bank of Georgia vice governor outlines RTGS upgrade and instant payment system plans at Tbilisi Finance Summit
The National Bank of Georgia's Vice Governor Ekaterine Galdava emphasized the importance of global cooperation in advancing payment-system interoperability at the Tbilisi Finance Summit. She highlighted Georgia's initiatives to upgrade the Real-Time Gross Settlement system and introduce instant payment systems. The panel also explored the role of open infrastructure and digital assets in facilitating cross-platform and cross-border transactions.