Central Asia fintech news
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China Construction Bank discusses setting up a subsidiary bank in Kazakhstan
One of the world’s largest banks is considering direct entry into the Kazakh market following a meeting with regulators.
Former NBK Deputy Chairman Berik Sholpankulov joins Solva's board of directors
The former National Bank of Kazakhstan executive joins the fintech company, signaling its growth and the attraction of public sector expertise.
Uzbekistan to Subsidize Half of AI Implementation Costs for Businesses
The government is launching the “AI Partner for 10,000 Enterprises” program with a $100 million budget for its first phase.
What users are saying: Central Asian bank apps, August 12–19, 2026
What App Store reviews say about Central Asian bank apps for August 12–19, 2026
Kazakhstan banks required to report major IT incidents to ARDFM within five days
The regulator’s new mandate accelerates reporting on IT system disruptions at financial institutions.
Freedom Holding Corp. boosts quarterly revenue to $732.5 million driven by brokerage and banking
Freedom Bank’s parent company reports financial results: holding assets top $14 billion amid active digital ecosystem expansion
Uzbekistan to ban web-based P2P transfers and tighten bank app logins
Starting November 16, banks and payment services will bear full financial responsibility for fraudulent transfers made without OTP codes.
Alif raises $10 million to develop installment plans in Uzbekistan: BNPL funding ahead of regulatory changes
Fintech company Alif secures investment to scale installment services ahead of the 2027 launch of licensed operators
Uzbekistan overhauls installment purchase rules: new requirements for consumers and operators
A government decree introduces an updated regulatory framework for installment services, including purchase limits and mandatory Central Bank registration.
Paynet enters the investment market: company buys stake in GoInvest broker
A subsidiary of the payment service has become the largest shareholder of the stock trading platform.
Central Bank of Uzbekistan allows banking app registration using a relative's phone number
The regulator updated cybersecurity requirements for fintech services: biometrics for card linking are canceled, and banks will set their own limits for P2P transfers without SMS.
Catalog pulse: August 10–17 week
What happened in the Central Asian fintech market: falling B2B app ratings, 24 releases, and new ARDFM rules