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Uzbekistan Central Bank to Limit Bank Card Debt Deductions
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank will require banks to leave at least 680,000 soums on customers’ bank card accounts after collecting loan debts without their consent.
Uzbekistan Competition Committee Seeks Changes to Loan Repayments
Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee has urged the Central Bank to ensure that excess loan payments are used to reduce principal debt and protect borrowers.
Uzbekistan Microfinance Assets Reach 20.8 Trillion Soums
Uzbekistan’s microfinance assets reached 20.8 trillion soums in September 2026, while loans and microleasing nearly doubled year on year to 18.1 trillion soums.
Uzbekistan Pawnshop Assets Rise 49.5% in One Year
Uzbekistan’s pawnshop assets rose 49.5% year on year to 973.7 billion soums as of 1 September 2026, while total capital reached 724.7 billion soums.
Uzbekistan’s Microfinance Assets More Than Double to Soums 20.77 Trillion
Uzbekistan’s microfinance assets rose 114% year on year to 20.77 trillion soums by 1 September 2026, led by TEZCOIN, the Central Bank reported.
Fitch Downgrades Anorbank to CCC on Capital and Liquidity Risks
Fitch Ratings lowered Anorbank’s ratings to CCC, citing capital adequacy concerns, uncertainty over recapitalisation and reputational risks linked to its main shareholder.
KPMG CCA advises ABB Bank on acquisition of 51% of Davr Bank
KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia advised Azerbaijan’s ABB Bank on its acquisition of a 51% stake in Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank, supporting due diligence and transaction execution.
Uzbekistan records 34,659 escrow transactions in September
Uzbekistan recorded 34,659 property and vehicle transactions through escrow accounts in September, up 3.8% from August, with Tashkent accounting for 30.9%.
Traders Fair to be held in Uzbekistan for first time
Traders Fair Uzbekistan 2026 will bring traders, investors, brokers and fintech representatives together in Tashkent on 14 November.
The soum remains strong amid economic growth
Uzbekistan’s soum remains near 11,785 per US dollar as economic growth, remittances and tight monetary conditions support the currency.