Maia Bitadze appointed as Georgia’s new Culture Minister

During the forum, the concept of the Georgian Financial Markets Development Program (GMAP) was presented to the public. The objective of GMAP is to expand access to risk management and hedging instruments across Georgian financial markets and foster a more liquid, internationally accessible securities market. Achieving this objective relies heavily among other initiatives on the implementation of modern treasury infrastructure, enabling local commercial banks to offer the market more accessible and diverse risk hedging instruments.A central focus of the event was the technological component of this market development initiative, carried out in collaboration with Nasdaq. Under the shared treasury management system implementation project, Bank of Georgia, TBC Bank, Liberty Bank, Terabank, and Basisbank will execute treasury operations using the Nasdaq Calypso platform, which covers the full end-to-end treasury lifecycle. This shared system serves as a practical tool enabling the Georgian banking sector to build the capabilities required to achieve the market development objectives set under GMAP.The forum was opened by Natia Turnava, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, who highlighted that a modern, liquid, and internationally connected financial market is vital for the country's economic development."Our objective is to transform the foundations built to date for financial market development into tangible market activity introducing more hedging instruments, cultivating a more active and liquid market, and enabling local participants to forge closer ties with international investors and counterparties," noted Natia Turnava.According to Lasha Jugheli, Executive Secretary of the Georgian Financial Markets Treasuries Association, GFMTA's mission is to support initiatives that help Georgian financial markets become deeper and more dynamic, with the deployment of the shared Nasdaq Calypso treasury management system serving as a cornerstone technological pillar along this journey."In recent years, the steady growth of the Georgian banking sector has created the need for treasury infrastructure aligned with international standards. Implementing the Nasdaq Calypso platform will allow banks to manage treasury operations and core risks within a unified infrastructure aligned with international standards. The five participating banks represent a substantial share of the market; however, the project is designed for further expansion and the inclusion of additional participating banks in the future," stated Lasha Jugheli.Brad Wilmot, Senior Vice President at Nasdaq, stated that Nasdaq, as a technology partner, is proud to support this initiative by the National Bank of Georgia and GFMTA."The shared treasury management system provides all participating banks with access to the same institutional-grade technology and standards utilized by the world's leading markets. It is a great honor for Nasdaq to serve as the technology partner to the National Bank of Georgia and GFMTA on this important journey, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration," remarked Brad Wilmot.The international forum brought together local and international financial institutions and official representatives, including central banks, government agencies, commercial banks, market infrastructure providers, and market participants. Attendees reviewed the progress achieved under GMAP and discussed steps planned going forward. Discussions also covered international best practices in market development, the transformation of treasury operations at Georgian banks, legal frameworks and practical mechanisms for GEL-denominated derivatives, and issues related to enhancing bond market liquidity.The GMAP Forum is scheduled to take place annually. In addition, throughout the year, the National Bank of Georgia and GFMTA have planned a series of supplementary activities to support the program's strategic objectives.

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“At Nasdaq, we bring communities together. It is embedded in our company’s DNA and essence, given our history of managing financial markets. Here, Nasdaq’s financial technology is also providing the infrastructure to unite the Georgian financial sector to enhance its overall financial framework,” noted Vincent Lemaire.According to the National Bank of Georgia, organised by the NBG and the Georgian Financial Markets Treasuries Association (GFMTA) in partnership with Nasdaq, a two-day international event, the GMAP Market Development Forum 2026, was held in Tbilisi.At the forum, the Georgia Market Development Programme (GMAP) overarching concept was presented to the public.GMAP aims to expand access to risk management and hedging instruments in Georgian financial markets, fostering a more liquid and internationally accessible securities market. A central theme of the event focused on the technological component of the market development initiative, which is being executed in partnership with Nasdaq.

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On August 18, 2026, Stevens purchased 1,033 shares at an average price of £48.25 per share, for an aggregate value of £49,840.49. The transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange.Stevens was appointed CFO of TBC Bank Group on July 13, 2026. He has nearly 30 years of experience in corporate finance within the financial services sector, having held senior positions at UBS Investment Bank, Deloitte Corporate Finance and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.According to the group, Stevens has maintained a long-standing relationship with TBC Bank, including serving as a joint global coordinator for TBC Bank’s 2014 initial public offering (IPO).

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The Company hereby confirms that the National Bank of Georgia Georgian Lari/British Pounds Sterling average exchange rate for the period of 7 September to 11 September 2026 was 3.5348 and it shall be used to pay dividends to ordinary shareholders of the Company on 25 September 2026. Accordingly, the cash dividend payable will be approximately GBP 0.86284938 per ordinary share.Those shareholders who have not provided the appropriate bank account details to Computershare Investor Services PLC for payment of the dividend will be paid the dividend by cheque in British Pound Sterling.

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Lion Finance Group (BGEO LN) shares closed at GBP 136.70/share (+0.37% w/w and +8.23% m/m). More than 156k shares traded in the range of GBP 132.70 - 137.50/share. Average daily traded volume was 42k in the last 4 weeks. The volume of BGEO shares traded was at 0.36% of its capitalization.TBC Bank Group (TBCG LN) closed the week at GBP 51.85/share (+1.67% w/w and +6.95% m/m). More than 332k shares changed hands in the range of GBP 49.24 - 51.85/share. Average daily traded volume was 52k in the last 4 weeks. The volume of TBCG shares traded was at 0.60% of its capitalization.Georgia Capital (CGEO LN) shares closed at GBP 45.15/share (+2.15% w/w and +2.38% m/m). More than 102k shares traded in the range of GBP 43.25 - 45.20/share. Average daily traded volume was 44k in the last 4 weeks. The volume of CGEO shares traded was at 0.30% of its capitalization.

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GeoStat reported that domestic exports rose to USD 5,422.6 million, marking a sharp 22.1% year-on-year expansion, while imports grew by 3.3% to USD 12,493.0 million.The negative trade balance for January–August 2026 stood at USD 7,070.5 million, accounting for 39.5% of total foreign trade turnover.

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Geladze said in his resignation address that he will transition to a new role within the state apparatus, following consultations with the ruling political leadership.“I have decided to step down from the post of Head of the State Security Service of Georgia. Following consultations with the political team, I will continue my service in another agency, where I will continue to serve the interests of our country and society with full dedication.Serving as Head of the State Security Service was an immense responsibility and a profound privilege. Throughout this period, every officer and member of the agency worked collectively to address state challenges, bolster Georgia’s security, and protect our national interests.I wish to extend my special gratitude to every employee of the State Security Service for their professionalism, devotion, and the crucial work they perform daily to ensure our nation’s security.I express my gratitude to the political team, particularly to the Honorary Chairman of the party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, for the trust reposed in me. I am confident that the State Security Service will continue to carry out its paramount responsibilities with distinction and safeguard the security of our nation,” Geladze’s statement reads.

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According to preliminary data, 13.7 million tons of cargo were handled at Georgian seaports and terminals over the eight-month period, marking a 24% increase compared to the same period last year.During the same period, the volume of containers handled at the ports reached 554,174 TEU, representing a 9% year-on-year increase. Both figures set records for the January–August period over the last decade.The volume of cargo transported by rail reached 9.7 million tons, an 11% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Specifically, the volume of cargo transported under the transit regime grew by 14%. Regarding air cargo, 29.3 thousand tons of freight were processed at Georgian airports over an eight-month period; this represents a 30% year-on-year increase and sets a record for the last decade.Growth was also observed in passenger traffic. Georgia's international airports served 5.7 million passengers between January and August - a 1% increase compared to the same period last year and the highest figure recorded for the first eight months of the year in the last decade.Furthermore, the number of passengers served by Georgia's international airports in August alone set a new monthly record.

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