| Georgia Market Structure |
Cards per capita reached 0.91 in 2009, a high level by regional standards, but dropped to 0.71 for 2010. POS transactions remain relatively highly developed.
All Georgian banks are privately-owned. Foreign capital plays an important role, accounting for over 80% of banking sector assets.
SociŽtŽ GŽnŽrale, through Bank Republic, is the main western bank investor. Banks from Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are also present. |