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Central Bank of Uzbekistan proposes minimum income requirement for microloans

Central Bank of Uzbekistan proposes minimum income requirement for microloans

The regulator is tightening microcredit rules as the market portfolio hits 48.9 trillion soums.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|ProductJuly 24, 2026

Uzbekistan prepares new cybersecurity requirements for banks and fintech

The Senate is reviewing a bill in its second reading that designates the Ministry of Internal Affairs as the primary regulator for combating cybercrime.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|RegulationJuly 23, 2026
Central Bank of Uzbekistan updates rules for Islamic banks

Central Bank of Uzbekistan updates rules for Islamic banks

The regulator amended eight regulations, defining requirements for capital, liquidity, and Islamic financial instruments.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|ProductJuly 22, 2026
ITFC and Hamkorbank close Uzbekistan's largest Islamic trade finance deal

ITFC and Hamkorbank close Uzbekistan's largest Islamic trade finance deal

The international corporation and the Uzbek bank launched a $100 million trade finance project

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|DealsJuly 22, 2026
IT Park Uzbekistan and China Construction Bank agree to finance regional IT complexes

IT Park Uzbekistan and China Construction Bank agree to finance regional IT complexes

The partnership opens access to Chinese capital for building infrastructure outside Tashkent

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|PartnershipJuly 21, 2026
Uzbekistan legalizes bonded warehouses for cross-border trade

Uzbekistan legalizes bonded warehouses for cross-border trade

The Cabinet of Ministers approved operating rules for bonded warehouses and e-commerce platforms handling foreign retail goods.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|RegulationJuly 20, 2026
Uzbekistan studies Hong Kong's experience to bring local fintech companies to Asian capital markets

Uzbekistan studies Hong Kong's experience to bring local fintech companies to Asian capital markets

A delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan and Enterprise Uzbekistan held talks with Hong Kong financial regulators on developing digital assets and implementing common law standards.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|PartnershipJuly 20, 2026
Uzbekistan's NAPP Admits Hamkorbank and HBCapital to Test Foreign Currency Bonds in Sandbox

Uzbekistan's NAPP Admits Hamkorbank and HBCapital to Test Foreign Currency Bonds in Sandbox

Two financial players have received the status of participants in a special legal regime for the pilot issuance of corporate debt securities.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|InfrastructureJuly 20, 2026
Uzbekistan's Centrum Air Becomes First in Central Asia to Launch Cryptocurrency Ticket Payments

Uzbekistan's Centrum Air Becomes First in Central Asia to Launch Cryptocurrency Ticket Payments

The airline has implemented crypto acquiring from the Asterium platform with automatic conversion of digital assets into fiat

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|NewsJuly 19, 2026
Over 20 banks and MFIs in Uzbekistan fined for advertising violations

Over 20 banks and MFIs in Uzbekistan fined for advertising violations

The Uzbek regulator has tightened control over the marketing communications of financial institutions.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|RegulationJuly 18, 2026
Uzbekistan updates internal control rules for insurance organizations: strengthening ARDFM oversight

Uzbekistan updates internal control rules for insurance organizations: strengthening ARDFM oversight

The National Agency for Prospective Projects has tightened risk management requirements in the insurance sector.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|ProductJuly 17, 2026
Click Launches Personal Financial Profiles: Uzbek Fintech Introduces Product for Customer Segmentation

Click Launches Personal Financial Profiles: Uzbek Fintech Introduces Product for Customer Segmentation

Click expands its service with a typology of financial profiles to personalize offers.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan|MarketsJuly 16, 2026
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