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Fitch raises Kapitalbank ratings to B+ before withdrawal
Fitch Ratings raised Kapitalbank’s ratings to B+ and its viability rating to b+ before withdrawing the ratings for commercial reasons.
Fitch affirms TBC Bank Uzbekistan rating at BB-
Fitch Ratings has affirmed TBC Bank Uzbekistan’s BB- rating with a Stable Outlook, citing potential support from its Georgian parent TBC BANK.
Fitch upgrades Ipoteka Bank outlook to positive
Fitch Ratings has revised Ipoteka Bank’s outlook to positive, citing stronger capitalisation, improved asset quality and a better operating environment.
Astana Finance Days 2026 Draws 8,000 Participants From 90 Countries
Astana Finance Days 2026 brought together about 8,000 participants from 90 countries to discuss capital markets, digital finance and regional cooperation.
Uzbekistan's New National Reinsurer Marks a Strong First Year
A little over a year ago, Uzbekistan set out to address a longstanding gap in its financial system: the country had no dedicated national institution to help insurers …
Uzbekistan Central Bank Launches Cyber Threat Data Sharing System
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has launched a real-time cyber threat information-sharing system for banks and other financial market participants.
Uzbekistan’s Reserves Rise to US$72.1 Billion in August
Uzbekistan’s international reserves rose to US$72.1 billion in August, driven mainly by an increase in the value and volume of gold holdings.
Uzbekistan Launches Pilot Project for HUMO Stablecoin
Uzbekistan is launching a pilot project to test the HUMO stablecoin for payments, with the token pegged at one HUMO to one soum.
Uzbekistan MFO Assets Nearly Double to 18.9 Trillion Soums
Assets of Uzbekistan’s microfinance organizations nearly doubled year on year to 18.9 trillion soums as of August 1, 2026, Central Bank data shows.
Uzbekistan Pawnshops’ Assets Rise 50% to 937.7 Billion Soums
Assets of Uzbekistan’s pawnshops reached 937.7 billion soums as of August 1, 2026, rising 50% year on year, Central Bank data shows.