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CBA: All Banks Connected to Instant Payments Opens Fintech Access to Regional Markets
CBA Deputy Chairman Vusal Khalilov said that connecting all Azerbaijani banks to the instant payment system has created broad opportunities for fintech companies, including entry into the markets of Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other regional countries.
Bir Presents Digital Ecosystem Experience at Istanbul FintechWeek 2026
The Bir ecosystem, which combines banking services, payments and e-commerce, shared its experience in developing digital financial services in Azerbaijan at an international event in Istanbul.
Azerbaijani Banks and Fintechs Discuss Competition in Payment Market
The Associations of Banks and Fintech of Azerbaijan held a meeting to discuss forming a fair competitive environment between banks and payment organizations.
Azerbaijan Discusses Phased Integration of Fintech Companies into National Payment Infrastructure
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan is considering a model of indirect participation for payment organizations in the instant payment system AÖS to reduce risks and prepare for direct access to AZİPS.
Azerbaijan's Central Bank Discusses Crypto Asset Regulation
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan and the Fintech Association discussed developing regulations for crypto assets and measures to combat fraud.
Mastercard Appoints Yasemin Bedir as President of EEMEA Region
Mastercard has announced the appointment of Yasemin Bedir as President of the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective September 1. She will also join the company's Management Committee.
Bir launches AI chatbot for payments in m10 digital wallet
The Bir ecosystem has introduced a smart chatbot 'Ey-ay' in the m10 app, enabling payments in a chat format.
AI Agents Could Drive Islamic Finance in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan could leapfrog in Islamic finance by adopting AI agents, positioning the country as a hub for the halal economy.
Transfer Restrictions Will Not Affect Honest Users
The Association of Banks of Azerbaijan and the Fintech Association have agreed to implement a risk-based approach to credits, setting limits on payment instrument transactions.
Digital Transformation in Azerbaijan: From Fragmented Services to a Unified Ecosystem
Azerbaijan enters a new phase of digital transformation, moving from digitizing individual government services to building a unified digital ecosystem where citizens access the state as easily as any modern online service.
m10 Launches Instant International Transfers to Over 140 Countries
m10, the fintech solution of the Bir ecosystem, has expanded its global presence by providing instant international wallet-to-card transfers to over 140 countries, including neighboring countries such as Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine.
Azerbaijan's e-commerce volume may reach AZN 90 billion
By the end of the year, the volume of e-commerce in Azerbaijan is expected to reach 90 billion manats.