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flag Azerbaijan’s banks are expected to stay strong in 2026 despite risks like geopolitical tensions and rapid lending growth.

flag S&P Global Ratings expects Azerbaijan’s banks to remain resilient in 2026, supported by stable asset quality, strong profitability, and solid capital buffers amid 15% to 20% lending growth driven by high retail loan demand. flag Regional economic strength, liquidity, and favorable conditions underpin stability, with 19% of institutions having positive outlooks and 81% stable. flag Key risks include geopolitical tensions, rapid retail lending expansion, and emerging threats from digitalization, AI, climate change, and cyberattacks, while regulatory transparency remains limited.

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