Galt & Taggart, a premier name in Georgia’s financial markets, earned its nomination for Georgia’s best investment bank thanks to its latest service developments, tech prowess and strong capital markets performance.
In 2024, it significantly enhanced its trading platform G&T Trader, expanding access to up to 90 markets globally, which included 20 new ones. This upgrade incorporated fractional trading on bonds and US stocks, access to mutual funds, the extension of US trading to 24 hours, and the integration of advanced research tools, markedly augmenting service usability and scope for clients.
Further strengthening its portfolio services, the bank launched non-discretionary portfolio management services targeted at high net-worth individuals, swiftly managing to accumulate over $30 million in assets under management within just a few months. This rapid accumulation underlines the trust and efficiency Galt & Taggart commands in wealth management.
Cumulative efforts highlight Galt & Taggart’s commitment to fostering a robust and versatile investment banking landscape in Georgia
In the local bond market, it held a dominant 64% share in 2024, orchestrating 17 significant deals that amounted to approximately GeL1.4 billion ($3.8 billion) across both public and private sectors, evidently showcasing their market leadership. Notably, the bank was the sole arranger of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s three bond issuances totalling GeL1.1 billion in Georgia for the year, including the historic largest tranche of GeL500 million.
Further improving client interaction, Galt & Taggart also introduced an online account opening feature and extended the pre- and post-trading hours on G&T Trader by 4.5 hours, therefore significantly boosting accessibility and client engagement in an increasingly digital trading environment. These cumulative efforts highlight Galt & Taggart’s commitment to fostering a robust and versatile investment banking landscape in Georgia, making it a deserving winner of Euromoney’s award as Georgia’s best investment bank.
