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Central Bank of Uzbekistan issues new guidelines on pledging primary residences
Uzbekistan expands Central Bank independence: Banks face faster regulation rollouts
Central Bank of Uzbekistan requires banks and non-bank lenders to warn of risks in ads and contracts
Uzbekistan plans to create a currency and interest rate risk management company
Uzbekistan moves collateral management online and eases fine payment terms for businesses
NAPP allows Uzbekistan crypto exchanges to delegate KYC to third-party services
Central Bank of Uzbekistan drafts unified anti-fraud rules for banks and fintech
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Central Bank of Uzbekistan unveils National Fintech Strategy for 2026–2030
The regulator plans to turn the country into a regional financial technology hub.
Uzbekistan's Central Bank to update financial sandbox rules
The regulator is introducing three product testing tracks and making cybersecurity a mandatory requirement for participation..
Anorbank comments on reports of shareholder's wanted status amid recapitalization plan
The bank’s statement follows a Fitch downgrade to CCC+.
Central Bank of Uzbekistan to hand over part of its reserves to external management
The regulator plans to diversify its $72 billion portfolio and bring in international experts..
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Uzbekistan to launch compliance rating for securities issuers on December 18
NAPP will divide companies into four categories based on transparency and shareholder rights compliance.
South Korea's Hana Bank to open representative office in Uzbekistan
The office will serve as a base for market research and preparation for Central Asian expansion
Separate Bank Accounts to Become Mandatory for Marketplaces and Sellers in Uzbekistan
Starting in December 2026, sellers, couriers, and taxi drivers must receive income in special accounts or card-linked e-wallets.
ABB pays $140 million for 51% of Davr Bank—up from $100 million cited in May
The deal was announced at the presidential level in August, but the stake transferred to the buyer only on September 10 through six trades on the Tashkent exchange.
Asia Alliance Bank Registers Uzbekistan's First Foreign Currency Bond Issue
The $20 million issuance will take place within the NAPP regulatory sandbox.
Uzbekistan plans to raise undeclared cash export limit to $10,000
The regulatory easing aims to simplify procedures for travelers and businesses.
Uzbek IT vendor WOOX introduces FINTRAL platform for rapid fintech product creation
The unified modular system allows banks and MFIs to launch loans, deposits, and cards without developing each product from scratch.
Uzbekistan's installment market to face regulation in 2027. What changes for business and buyers
The Central Bank will create a registry of installment operators, cap contract terms, and require retailers to share data with credit bureaus.
"Uzbekistan Is Not Repeating Kazakhstan's Path—It's Forging Its Own": Oleg Kachalin on Fintech Barriers and Growth Points
From ditching cash to integrating government services: who is building the region’s new digital reality and how.
Central Bank of Uzbekistan launches its own venture fund and innovation hub
The regulator is shifting its market approach: instead of traditional oversight, the Central Bank is taking on the role of incubator and investor for local fintech projects.
Innovation hub, venture fund, and digital som: How the Central Bank of Uzbekistan will develop fintech
The regulator is moving to practically implement its 2030 strategy, from building startup infrastructure to testing a CBDC.
International Bank of Azerbaijan announces stake purchase in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank
Azerbaijan’s largest state bank enters the Uzbek financial market: the agreement was signed at the interstate level, with settlements ahead.