The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan hosted an event in Baku on “Special regulatory regime: results and new opportunities”, bringing together stakeholders to discuss outcomes from the regime’s implementation and its role in expanding fintech adoption and building a digital banking ecosystem. The Central Bank linked the regime to the 2024–2026 Financial Sector Development Strategy and highlighted priority initiatives intended to support the development of digital financial solutions and broader innovation. The session also covered progress to date and planned development of the regime, included input on international practices from an International Finance Corporation expert, and featured experience-sharing by participating firms on the testing period and its stages. Practical workshops concluded the event, with teams developing concepts for innovative products as part of preparing applications to the regime.
Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan 2025-10-16
Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan reviews results of its special regulatory regime and outlines new fintech opportunities
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan hosted an event in Baku to discuss the "Special regulatory regime," emphasizing its role in fintech adoption and digital banking ecosystem development. Linked to the 2024–2026 Financial Sector Development Strategy, the regime supports digital financial solutions and innovation. The event included international insights, firm experiences, and workshops for developing innovative product concepts.