11:44 - 24.04.2026

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April 24, Fineko/abc.az. In accordance with the Strategy for the Development of the Financial Sector for 2024-2026, in order to ensure the sustainable activities of capital market participants and improve compliance with international regulatory standards, the decision of the Central Bank’s Board from April 1, 2026 amended the Rules for Sustainable Capital Requirements for Investment Companies, ABC.AZ informs, referring to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).

The changes cover the classification of investment companies, the regulation of cases when their categories change, the introduction of a new approach to calculating capital requirements, as well as new standards for liquid assets and leverage ratios.

The new approach to calculating capital requirements takes into account not only the volume of investment companies' trading portfolio, but also the level of their activity in rendering investment services, which will allow for more balanced regulation of their activities.

The new requirements for liquid assets and establishment of a minimum leverage ratio are aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of participants engaged in mediation activities in the capital market.