PASHA Bank, the country’s leading corporate financial institution, has been honored with two major awards for 2026 by the international financial publication International Investor, being named simultaneously “Best Bank in Azerbaijan” and “Best SME Bank in Azerbaijan.” These awards reflect international recognition of the Bank’s consistent contributions to the development of the non-oil sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In a special issue dedicated to the award winners, the publication extensively highlighted PASHA Bank’s key strategic and financial achievements in 2025. Particular emphasis was placed on the Bank’s strong customer experience, advanced digital capabilities, innovative product portfolio, operational efficiency, ESG and sustainability initiatives, as well as its focus on human capital development.

Chairman of the Management Board of PASHA Bank, Javid Guliyev, noted that these achievements further strengthen the Bank’s role in the real sector of the national economy and its position as a long-term financial partner:

“2025 was a year of strong financial growth and strategic advancement for PASHA Bank. Our business loan portfolio exceeded AZN 3.1 billion, reaching a record level, while our payment turnover increased to AZN 69.7 billion. These figures demonstrate our ability to respond flexibly to the growing financial needs of the real sector and SMEs. Through digital lending products and automated solutions, we have enhanced SMEs’ access to finance, supporting them in accelerating business processes and using resources more efficiently.”

It should be noted that in 2025, PASHA Bank was also named “Best Bank in Azerbaijan” by Euromoney and International Investor for its contribution to the sustainable development of the real sector. The Bank additionally became the first Azerbaijani bank to win a Gold Stevie Award in the “Company of the Year” category.