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Central Bank: UzQR to unify payment systems and reduce business commissions to 0.65%
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has launched the UzQR national online system, unifying the retail QR infrastructure with a fixed 0.65% merchant commission rate.
EBRD to allocate $10 million for expansion of Akmal Pharm pharmacy chain
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to $10 million for Big-Family-Pharm to …
Deposit growth strengthens Uzbekistan banking system stability
The aggregate assets of the banking system of Uzbekistan reached 962.8 trillion soums as of 1 May 2026, marking a …
New Heads Appointed to Tax Inspectorates in Four Tashkent Districts
The Tax Committee of Uzbekistan has appointed new heads to the state tax inspectorates of the Almazar, Uchtepa, Yakkasaray, and …
MKBANK Expands International Ties to Attract up to US$100 Million
Uzbekistan's MKBANK has signed a memorandum with Seaport Global and Alvarez & Marsal to secure up to US$100 million in …
Perceived inflation in Uzbekistan falls to 10.3% in May
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan reported that perceived inflation among the population decreased to 10.3% in May 2026 down from …
Central Bank Identifies Banks with Highest Complaint Index in Q1
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has released its first-quarter ranking of commercial banks based on consumer complaints, highlighting the top …
EBRD to Allocate US$25 Million to Modernize Tashkent Pipe Plant
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a loan of up to US$25 million to the Tashkent Pipe …
New Ecological Initiatives and Sustainable Projects Discussed at TIIF 2026
On the sidelines of TIIF 2026, Uzbek environmental official Aziz Abdukhakimov held talks with international financial institutions and organizations on …
Head of Uzbek Presidential Administration Studies AIFC Experience in Astana
Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva visited the Astana International Financial Centre to study its institutional and …