Montfort Eurasia's 2026 Investor Perception Report shows greater investor understanding of the region

For the third consecutive year, Montfort Eurasia has surveyed senior investors across the United Kingdom and the United States to understand how international perceptions of Central Asia and the Caucasus are evolving.

This year's findings show that investor interest has remained resilient despite a challenging geopolitical environment. The rapid growth in awareness seen over the past two years has evolved into more considered engagement, with investors increasingly relying on financial analysis and due diligence as the region continues to establish itself as a credible destination for international capital.

Key takeaways include:

• 66.3% of UK and US investors express strong or moderate interest in investment opportunities across Central Asia and the Caucasus.

• Investor knowledge remains well above 2024 levels, with average self-assessed understanding of the region at 6.63/10 in the UK and 6.79/10 in the US.

• Financial analysis has overtaken international media as the leading source of information for investors, cited by 68.6% of UK and 56.6% of US respondents.

• Investment security remains the principal concern (72.3% UK; 64.7% US), with political stability now the second most important consideration.

• Oil and gas and mining and natural resources rank among the most attractive sectors for future investment, alongside industrials and manufacturing.

• Georgia remains the region's most highly regarded business environment, while Armenia has strengthened its standing among UK investors and Uzbekistan continues to build recognition following a year of significant capital markets reforms.

The full report can be accessed here: https://www.montforteurasia.com/investor-perception-report-2026