11:46 - 13.08.2026

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August 13, Fineko/abc.az. Fitch Ratings has highlighted the Central Bank of Azerbaijan's decision to set differential capital requirements—including an additional 1–4% capital buffer for systemically important banks—as a positive factor for financial stability.

The regulatory updates incorporate Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments, boosting banks' capacity to absorb potential losses.

Furthermore, refined requirements regarding capital quality are designed to ensure closer alignment with global financial standards.