New requirements were set in line with the presidential resolution “On measures on further improving financial sustainability and strengthening of investment activity of the banking system” from 6 April 2010.

In line with the document, the minimal size of the charter capitals to newly created banks set at 10 million euros for commercial banks and 5 million euros for private banks in soums equivalent.

According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, currently about 31 commercial banks operate in the country.