PASHA Bank, the country’s leading corporate financial institution, has held its first event dedicated to the placement of shares through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for representatives of the real sector. The event aimed to introduce entrepreneurs to the opportunities offered by capital markets, as well as to provide clearer and more practical information about PASHA Bank’s shares and the IPO mechanism.
The event, held on 13 February, 2026, briefed participants about capital market opportunities, the IPO mechanism, and the process of placing PASHA Bank’s shares, as well as the opportunities created for investors. More than 100 entrepreneurs attended the meeting, where extensive discussions took place with representatives of the banking sector, capital markets, and regulatory authorities. Real market experience and practical approaches were also shared.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of PASHA Bank, Javid Gouliyev, emphasized the strategic importance of the IPO:
“For PASHA Bank, going public represents the next stage of the sustainable development model we have built over many years. With this step, we are further strengthening the Bank’s transparency and corporate governance standards, while demonstrating our readiness to share the value we have created over the years with a broader investor base,” Gouliyev said.
He also noted that within the framework of its long-term strategy, PASHA Bank has identified the development of capital markets and the deepening of the securities market as key priorities. According to him, the Bank’s structured and planned preparation for the IPO is part of this long-term approach.
PASHA Bank was established in 2007 and it is Azerbaijan’s leading corporate financial institution. The Bank provides corporate and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients with investment banking, trade finance, asset management, and traditional banking services. Its core mission is to support the development of the non-oil sector, meet the financial needs of the real sector, and contribute to the diversification of the national economy. In addition to Azerbaijan, PASHA Bank operates in Georgia and Türkiye.
In 2026, PASHA Bank was recognized by the international financial publication International Investor Magazine in two major categories simultaneously: “Best Bank in Azerbaijan” and “Best SME Bank in Azerbaijan”.
In 2024–2025, the Bank received several awards from prestigious international publications such as Euromoney, International Investor Magazine, and Global Finance for its contribution to the development of local entrepreneurship, including the titles “Best SME Bank” and “World’s Best Private Banks 2025”. In addition, in 2025 PASHA Bank became the first Azerbaijani bank to win the “Gold Stevie” award in the “Company of the Year” category at the Stevie Awards.
