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Uzbekistan’s bank lending to economy rises to 713.3 trillion soums
Outstanding bank loans to Uzbekistan’s economy reached 713.3 trillion soums as of 1 September 2026, rising 13.6% year on year.
Tashkent to host III FINNEXT Asia forum
The III FINNEXT Asia 2026 forum will take place in Tashkent on 19 November, focusing on fintech, digital transformation and Central Asia’s financial markets.
Uzbekistan to digitize pension services
Uzbekistan will expand digital pension services from 2027, ending paper-based submissions and introducing proactive pension appointments.
ADB discusses support for reforms in Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank discussed further support for Uzbekistan’s reforms in healthcare, education, social protection and skills development.
Uzbekistan Undergoes OECD Tax Transparency Review
Uzbekistan has completed an OECD Global Forum expert review of its tax transparency framework and information exchange practices.
Uzbekistan Central Bank orders banks to remove deposit restrictions
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has ordered commercial banks to remove deposit contract terms that restrict customers’ rights to withdraw their own funds.
EBRD: Asaka Bank and SQB privatisation to shift most bank assets to private hands
Completing the privatisation of Asaka Bank and SQB would put most of Uzbekistan’s banking assets in private hands for the first time, the EBRD said.
Uzbek banks required to warn borrowers about credit risks
Uzbekistan’s banks will have to warn customers about the risks of late loan repayment in credit advertising and agreements under new Central Bank rules.
Uzbek soum ends September on strong footing
The Uzbek soum strengthened 0.5% against the US dollar in September, supported by foreign currency supply, remittances and monetary policy.
Uzbekistan built open banking ahead of the West
Uzbekistan developed an open banking model before many Western markets, with a shared API layer connecting cards, apps and customer transaction data.