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    Kazakhstan introduces 14-day cooling-off period for loans and insurance

  • 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan·August 18, 2026

    Uzbekistan overhauls installment purchase rules: new requirements for consumers and operators

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Uzbekistan's Mikrokreditbank Announces Opening of Custodial Account with BNY Mellon

Uzbekistan's Mikrokreditbank Announces Opening of Custodial Account with BNY Mellon

According to the bank, the new infrastructure should accelerate settlements for international securities, but product details for clients have not yet been disclosed.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|InfrastructureJune 11, 2026
Halyk Bank Completes Acquisition of Online Cash Register Service re:Kassa
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan·July 17, 2026

Digital tenge to get legal tender status in Kazakhstan

  • 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan·July 16, 2026

    Central Bank of Uzbekistan Approves Composition of the Islamic Finance Council

  • 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan·July 15, 2026

    Five banks in Kazakhstan receive universal licenses

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    Central Bank Develops System to Abolish 'Wage Slavery' in Uzbekistan

    Central Bank Develops System to Abolish 'Wage Slavery' in Uzbekistan

    The launch of the Taqsim platform has been delayed due to the technical unreadiness of commercial banks..

    🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|SecurityJuly 3, 2026
    Kazakhstan's Senate Approves Amendments to Launch Car Leasing for Individuals

    Kazakhstan's Senate Approves Amendments to Launch Car Leasing for Individuals

    Following a 2025 pilot project, the parliament is updating the legislative framework.

    🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|DealsJune 23, 2026
    IMF Officially Recommends Kazakhstan Implement Digital Tenge to Control State Expenditures

    IMF Officially Recommends Kazakhstan Implement Digital Tenge to Control State Expenditures

    The International Monetary Fund sees the national digital currency as a tool for tracking budget funds in real time..

    🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|ProductJune 22, 2026
    Bill on Tashkent Financial Center based on English law submitted to the Senate

    Bill on Tashkent Financial Center based on English law submitted to the Senate

    The lower house of Uzbekistan’s parliament has approved the creation of the TIFC and an independent commercial court.

    🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|InfrastructureJune 15, 2026

    Halyk Bank Completes Acquisition of Online Cash Register Service re:Kassa

    Kazakhstan’s largest bank has become the direct owner of the fintech company, integrating it into its business services ecosystem.

    🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|DealsJune 9, 2026
    TBC Bank Group Buys OLX in Uzbekistan: Regulator Approves Deal with Conditions

    TBC Bank Group Buys OLX in Uzbekistan: Regulator Approves Deal with Conditions

    The Competition Committee allowed a TBC entity to acquire 100% of the classifieds service but prohibited it from imposing its own payment services on users.

    🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|MarketsJune 5, 2026
    Kazakhstanis Are Withdrawing Less Cash: First Decline Since the Pandemic

    Kazakhstanis Are Withdrawing Less Cash: First Decline Since the Pandemic

    The share of cash in card turnover has dropped to a historic low of 12.1%. This marks the first decline in cash withdrawal volumes since 2020.

    🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|DealsJune 4, 2026
    ARDFM prepares unified resolution rules for troubled banks in Kazakhstan

    ARDFM prepares unified resolution rules for troubled banks in Kazakhstan

    The regulator has published a draft resolution intended to consolidate mechanisms for dealing with insolvent financial institutions.

    🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|DealsJune 4, 2026
    Alif Bank Opens Service Center at Kushoniyon Bazaar in Dushanbe

    Alif Bank Opens Service Center at Kushoniyon Bazaar in Dushanbe

    The office is aimed at merchants and shoppers, offering identification for Alif Mobi, currency exchange, and card issuance.

    🇹🇯 Tajikistan|InfrastructureJune 2, 2026
    Business Lending in Kazakhstan Grows by 20% Driven by Small Enterprises

    Business Lending in Kazakhstan Grows by 20% Driven by Small Enterprises

    The corporate loan portfolio reached 18.3 trillion tenge. Small and medium-sized businesses became the main driver, while lending volumes to large companies are stagnating.

    🇰🇿 Kazakhstan|DealsMay 29, 2026
    Central Bank of Uzbekistan prepares rules for the installment market

    Central Bank of Uzbekistan prepares rules for the installment market

    The regulator is discussing new approaches to BNPL service supervision with the Asian Development Bank. The focus is on consumer protection and data exchange with credit bureaus.

    🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|ProductMay 26, 2026
    Octobank introduces business credit line in Uzbekistan

    Octobank introduces business credit line in Uzbekistan

    The bank showcased corporate products with a stated rate starting at 21% and reported donating funds saved on exhibition stand construction to an oncology center.

    🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|ProductMay 25, 2026