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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
Separate Bank Accounts to Become Mandatory for Marketplaces and Sellers in Uzbekistan
ABB pays $140 million for 51% of Davr Bank—up from $100 million cited in May
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Uzbekistan plans to raise undeclared cash export limit to $10,000
The regulatory easing aims to simplify procedures for travelers and businesses..
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..
Notification Procedure: Uzbekistan Requires Marketplaces and Streaming Services to Report Operations to NAPP
E-commerce platforms and order aggregators must submit data via the agency’s system using OneID.
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..
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Uzbekistan's NAPP proposes stricter controls for crypto providers
The National Agency for Perspective Projects has submitted draft internal control rules for cryptocurrency services for public discussion
Uzbekistan tightens bank control over large financial transactions
Since August, banks must verify transactions over 175 million soums and track transfers to children’s accounts exceeding 16.5 million soums.
Uzbekistan mandates local storage of customer biometric data
The Central Bank expanded information security requirements to the entire non-bank lending sector and introduced mandatory biometrics localization.
Uzbekistan Approves Law on Enterprise Uzbekistan International Center Under English Law
The Senate passed a constitutional law creating the legal framework for a digital hub with tax breaks and simplified imports.
Uzbekistan approves rules for banks and MFIs to transition to Islamic model
The Ministry of Justice registered a regulation allowing traditional financial institutions to fully rebuild their business models under Sharia law.
Uzbekistan requires banks to fix systemic causes of customer complaints
The Central Bank introduced strict criteria for evaluating customer service and a new reporting format for top management.
InfinBANK secures top-6 spot in CERR rating: AI scoring, de-dollarization, and digital B2B
The fintech platform climbed the reliability ranking by digitizing corporate services and adapting to a savings-driven market model
Uzbekistan's banking sector in Q2 2026: Record profit, NPL decline, and de-dollarization
Bank net profit grew 67% amid outpaced deposit growth and improved credit portfolio quality.
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.
Central Bank of Uzbekistan updates rules for Islamic banks
The regulator amended eight regulations, defining requirements for capital, liquidity, and Islamic financial instruments.
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.
Over 20 banks and MFIs in Uzbekistan fined for advertising violations
The Uzbek regulator has tightened control over the marketing communications of financial institutions.