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CBA shares plans for preparation of new strategy (PHOTO)

Economy Materials 24 November 2022 11:12 (UTC +04:00)
CBA shares plans for preparation of new strategy (PHOTO)
Sadraddin Aghjayev
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 24. The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) plans to prepare a new strategy from January 2023 together with international organizations, the CBA Governor Taleh Kazimov said at the opening ceremony of the VI International Banking Forum in Baku on November 24, Trend reports.

According to Kazimov, this strategy will be aimed at transforming the CBA and the entire banking sector.

"Today, the global economy is facing various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020 and the instability of the global economy - since 2021. This tendency is expected to continue in 2023. Of course, in order to address these challenges, it’s necessary to develop the IT sector," he noted.

Speaking about financial stability, the official pointed out that both in Azerbaijan and in foreign countries work is underway to strengthen payment systems.

"We are carrying out large-scale work in the banking sector. Over 80 percent of the country's banks already have mobile applications, and payments through these applications exceed 70 percent,” Kazimov explained.

“Besides, payments through mobile and web banking have also increased significantly. Cashless turnover in the country has exceeded 42 percent, reaching 20 billion manats ($11.7 billion). Contactless payments increased by 2.1 times,” he further said.

“We also note significant development in the insurance sector and digitalization, and new infrastructure is being established. From the beginning of December, it will be possible to register securities online in the country," the CBA governor said.

He stressed that there is further potential for development.

"Various legislative acts are also expected to come into force. A new cybersecurity strategy is being prepared jointly with the international financial corporation," Kazimov added.

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