Baku Hosts International Finance and Banking Summit 2026 on Global Financial Integration of Turkic States
Baku, The Gulf Observer: The two-day international event titled “International Finance and Banking Summit 2026: Global Financial Integration of Turkic States” commenced on Tuesday in Baku, bringing together senior policymakers, regulators, and global financial leaders.
The summit is being organized with the support of the Council of the Banking Associations of the Turkic States (CBATS), the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, banking associations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Türkiye, the Kazakhstan Association of Financiers, and other partner institutions.
The high-level forum aims to accelerate the integration of financial systems of Turkic-speaking and regional countries into the global financial architecture. It also seeks to strengthen cross-border cooperation, enhance regulatory harmonization, and expand financial connectivity across the region.
During the summit, participants will review key developments and emerging trends in the global banking and finance sector for 2026. Discussions will focus on strengthening correspondent banking relationships, advancing payment system integration, and fostering international financial partnerships.
The agenda includes a wide range of thematic sessions, covering digital transformation in banking and settlement systems, open banking and API ecosystems, artificial intelligence-driven financial services and automation, fraud prevention and cybersecurity, compliance and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) frameworks, alternative banking including Islamic finance, as well as sustainable and green finance initiatives. Additional topics include investment and growth opportunities, human capital development, skills enhancement, and financial education.
The summit has attracted a broad spectrum of participants, including banking and finance executives, regulators, international financial institutions, technology providers, startups, investors, and global experts, underscoring its role as a major platform for dialogue and collaboration in the evolving global financial landscape.
