New Trends in Banking and Financial Ecosystem
This review explores the transformative trends in global and Azerbaijani fintech, focusing on key components such as startups, regulators, and technology providers. Emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing are reshaping finance, with Asia-Pacific expected to dominate fintech growth by 2030.
In Azerbaijan, fintech is thriving, driven by strategic policies, digital payment innovations, and expanding international partnerships. Key sectors include online payments and e-commerce, supported by private investment. These trends highlight fintech's role in driving financial inclusion, innovation, and economic development.
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Op-eds
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
Azerbaijan: A Guarantor of Peace and Security in the South Caucasus
Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
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Gultaj Ahmadzada-Tapdigzada
Head of Sector at the Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Strategic Targets of Azerbaijan’s Energy Transformation
Samir Rahimov
Leading consultant of the Monitoring and evaluation division
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Agil Asadov
Head of the Strategic planning division
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Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation: from Knowledge to Value, from Value to Capital
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
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