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NBG
Tier 3

National Bank of Georgia

(NBG)
BgovernmentForex Supervised
Georgia
Tbilisi
Est. 1991
0 licensed entities

Regulatory Snapshot

Enforcement2/5
Transparency2/5
Protection2/5
Complaints2/5
Strictness2/5
Overall2.0/5
Neg. Balance Protection
Segregated Accounts
Min. CapitalGEL 1,000,000
Description

The National Bank of Georgia is the central bank and primary financial regulatory authority of Georgia. Established in 1991 following independence, the NBG oversees banking, microfinance organisations, currency exchange offices, and securities market participants. The NBG has been progressively developing its regulatory framework for investment firms and brokerage activities in line with international standards.

Key Regulations
Organic Law of Georgia on the National Bank of GeorgiaLaw of Georgia on Securities MarketLaw of Georgia on Activities of Commercial Banks
Regulatory Scorecard
Enforcement Power2/5
Transparency2/5
Investor Protection2/5
Complaint Resolution2/5
Licensing Strictness2/5
Overall Average2.0/5
Investor Protection
  • Basic licensing framework for financial institutions
  • Regulatory oversight of banking and non-banking financial entities
  • Anti-money laundering compliance aligned with FATF recommendations
Licensing Requirements
Minimum CapitalGEL 1,000,000
Audit FrequencyAnnual
Reporting FrequencyQuarterly
License Timeframe3-6 months
Segregated Accounts
Negative Balance Protection
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Jurisdiction Coverage
Primary Jurisdiction: Georgia

Developing regulatory framework. No prescribed leverage limits for retail forex. Georgia is working towards EU regulatory alignment under the Association Agreement.

Dispute Resolution

Body: NBG Consumer Protection Division

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