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Georgia Financial System Stability Assessment Summary (December 2014)

Core Content Overview

This report presents the Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) for Georgia, conducted by an IMF and World Bank joint mission in May–June 2014. The assessment focuses on the stability, resilience, and development of the financial sector, with recommendations for regulatory and supervisory improvements.

Main Views and Key Information

1. Macroeconomic Environment and Outlook

• Georgia has successfully weathered several shocks, including the 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict, the global financial crisis, and domestic political uncertainty.
• The economy has shown resilience, with growth of 5% in 2014 and expectations of maintaining trend growth of 5% annually.
• The outlook has improved due to peaceful democratic transition, the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, and a declining sovereign yield curve.
• The lari experienced depreciation in late 2013, driven by government drawdown of deposits to fund capital spending, but has since strengthened.

2. Financial Sector Structure

• The financial system is dominated by commercial banks, with the two largest banks holding 58% of total assets and 60% of the banking sector.
• These banks also own insurance companies, nonbank financial institutions, and nonfinancial enterprises.
• The nonbank financial sector is underdeveloped, with limited capital markets and weak insurance performance.
• The banking system has strong asset growth, with retail loans being the largest and fastest-growing segment (42% of the portfolio).
• The capital market is small, with stock market capitalization at 7% of GDP in 2013, down from 13% in 2007.
• The insurance sector is concentrated, with the top five companies controlling over 80% of the market.

3. Financial Stability

• The banking system is well-capitalized, with a CAR of 17% and Tier 1 capital of 13% at the end of 2013.
• There are structural vulnerabilities, including high dollarization (62% of loans in foreign currency), short-term liquidity risk, and concentration in the banking sector.
• Stress tests indicate resilience, but suggest the need for stronger capital and liquidity buffers, especially given the dominance of foreign currency loans.
• The sector is vulnerable to external shocks, including sudden FX movements and liquidity issues due to reliance on nonresident deposits.

4. Financial Sector Oversight and Governance

• The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has made significant progress in aligning its regulatory framework with international standards.
• A risk-based supervisory regime is in place, but more explicit regulatory provisions are needed to reduce reliance on the NBG's broad powers.
• Corporate governance reforms are recommended, including requiring Boards to take a lead role in defining risk appetite and ensuring the Audit Committee is a subcommittee of the Board.
• The Financial Monitoring Service (FMS) needs to be made more independent and effective to address AML and terrorism financing risks.

5. Macroprudential Policies

• The NBG has initiated measures such as the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), countercyclical capital buffer, and capital surcharges for systemically important banks.
• Additional macroprudential instruments are recommended to address indirect FX risks, liquidity risk, and support the reduction of dollarization.
• The NBG should enhance communication of systemic risk assessments and policy responses to the public and stakeholders.

6. Crisis Management and Safety Nets

• A comprehensive framework for crisis management is needed, including a deposit insurance scheme (DIS), emergency liquidity assistance (ELA), and a bank resolution regime.
• The establishment of a Financial Stability Council is recommended to improve cross-border cooperation and facilitate government interventions during crises.
• The NBG should require systemically important banks to develop and maintain adequate recovery and resolution plans.

7. Financial Sector Development

• Georgia needs a proactive financial sector development strategy to support SMEs, improve competitiveness, and increase private investment.
• Capital markets should be revived, and the regulatory framework should be strengthened to encourage their development.
• The insurance sector should be supported through the introduction of compulsory insurance classes and reinstated capital adequacy requirements.
• A regulatory framework for credit reporting should be established to enhance data privacy and financial efficiency.

Key Recommendations

Conclusion

Georgia's financial system is resilient but faces significant structural and macroeconomic vulnerabilities. The report emphasizes the need for regulatory improvements, macroprudential measures, and the development of a more diversified and robust financial sector to enhance stability and support sustainable growth.