The National Bank of Georgia congratulates one of the largest financial institutions in the banking sector, Bank of Georgia, on the recognition it has received in the capital market for its quality, scale, and sustainability.

Bank of Georgia, as a financial institution within Lion Finance Group, has become the first company from Georgia to join the FTSE 100 Index of the London Stock Exchange, placing it among leading global companies such as HSBC, BP, Unilever, Rolls-Royce Holdings, Shell, and Barclays.

“I congratulate Bank of Georgia on this significant achievement. This milestone once again underscores that today's Georgian banking sector is strong, reliable, and among the regional leaders in innovation. Over the years, our banking industry has evolved successfully, standing out today as a highly attractive destination for foreign investment. Furthermore, it has recently earned positive assessments from numerous influential rating agencies and international financial institutions. As the financial sector's regulator, the National Bank of Georgia will spare no effort to ensure the country’s banking system grows even more resilient, reliable, and attractive,” stated Natia Turnava.

On March 4, following the close of trading on the London Stock Exchange, Bank of Georgia, as part of Lion Finance Group, joined the FTSE 100 Index. Entry into the index was preceded by continuous technological development, the creation of world-class digital products, the implementation of a customer-centric model, regional expansion, and other strategic initiatives.

Lion Finance Group is a banking group listed on the London Stock Exchange that brings together leading, customer-focused, and digitally accessible universal banks, including Bank of Georgia and Ameriabank.

Lion Finance Group was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 and became a member of the FTSE 250 Index in 2012.