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Market updates on regulation, banking products, payments, deals and digital services across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.

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KMF Bank launches business loans up to 100 million tenge for individual entrepreneurs and legal entities

Kazakhstan’s KMF Bank offers business lending up to 100 million tenge with terms up to 84 months

Solva expands microloans for the self-employed up to 6 million tenge

Kazakhstani MFO Solva offers loans for the self-employed up to 6 million tenge without collateral

Kazakhstani issuers tested the Chinese capital market

Samruk-Kazyna issued panda bonds at 2.18% per annum — cheaper than Hungary and Sharjah

KMF Bank Launches Deposits for Individual Entrepreneurs with Replenishment and AER up to 18%

The Kazakhstani bank is offering business deposits with the option to make additional contributions.

Wooppay Adds Replenishment of Russian MIR Cards via SBP

The Kazakhstani payment service has expanded international transfers to CIS countries

Interbank Mobile Payment System in Kazakhstan expands to 12 banks

NPCK connects new participants to the interbank phone number transfer system

Solva expands auto-title lending to 20 million tenge

The Kazakhstani MFO offers large sums secured by a vehicle while retaining driving rights

Kazakhstan Banks Earn Record Profits on High Interest Rates

The sector’s net interest income exceeded 4 trillion tenge, but the main source is not lending to the economy

Rocket Tech Studied How Kazakhstanis Use Banking Ecosystems

The study revealed a gap between bank strategies and user behavior

Kassa24 tightens limits for unidentified wallets

The Kazakhstani payment service lowered transaction limits to 3 MCI starting March 19 due to changes in the law

Kazakhstan launches primary dealer system in the government securities market

Five major banks will support liquidity and quotes for government securities

Kazakhstan's venture capital market may reach $400 million in 2026

Venture investments in Kazakhstan startups could double thanks to the Alem.ai fund and foreign capital