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World Bank outlines next phase of Uzbekistan’s reforms
World Bank official Najy Benhassine says Uzbekistan’s next reform phase should focus on private investment, jobs and sustainable economic growth.
Uzbekistan bank deposits rise 33.9% year-on-year
Bank deposits in Uzbekistan reached 482.7 trillion soums as of 1 August 2026, up 33.9% year-on-year, Central Bank data shows.
Uzbekistan banks’ net profit rises 68.1% year-on-year
Uzbekistan’s banking sector posted 12.3 trillion soums in net profit as of 1 August 2026, up 68.1% from a year earlier.
Banks in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Grow Since 2021
Forvis Mazars finds bank assets in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan grew strongly in 2021–2025, with Kyrgyzstan deepening fastest.
Private bank assets in Uzbekistan rise 29% in a year
Assets of Uzbekistan’s private banks rose 29% year on year to 386 trillion soums as of 1 August 2026, while state-owned banks …
Five Uzbek banks hold nearly half of banking system assets
Uzbekistan’s five largest banks accounted for 49.1% of total banking assets, 52.1% of loans and 45.4% of deposits as of 1 August …
Uzbekistan approves fintech development strategy through 2030
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has approved a 2026–2030 fintech strategy focused on digital finance, Open Banking, AI, investment and cross-border payments.
Uzbekistan Central Bank to Update Financial Sandbox Rules
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has drafted new rules for its regulatory sandbox, introducing three testing tracks and updated cybersecurity requirements.
Uzbekistan Central Bank Studies Potential Launch of Digital Soum
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan is assessing the potential role of a wholesale digital soum in domestic and cross-border payments.
Adl INVESTMENTS PLATFORM Joins Uzbekistan’s Regulatory Sandbox
Adl INVESTMENTS PLATFORM has become the second participant in Uzbekistan’s regulatory sandbox for investment platforms and operates the IMANUM platform.