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Dollar holds near 12,000 soums as market seeks balance
The US dollar is trading around 11,960 soums, with remittances and domestic currency sales offsetting growing demand for foreign exchange.
Uzbekistan central bank targets 5% inflation in late 2027
Uzbekistan’s central bank expects inflation to reach its 5% target in the second half of 2027, while keeping monetary policy tight to curb price pressures.
AVO bank awarded silver at EMBRAS 2026 for leadership development programme
AVO bank has received a silver award at EMBRAS 2026, the international Employer Brand Award held in Tashkent, in the Talent Development: Leadership Potential category.
Uzbekistan Central Bank reviews 43 banking supervision issues
Uzbekistan’s Banking Supervision Committee held six meetings in October 2026, reviewing 43 issues and imposing fines on six banks and two microfinance organisations.
Irakli Elashvili appointed chairman of Asakabank board
Asakabank has appointed former Ipoteka Bank deputy chairman Irakli Elashvili as head of its management board, outlining priorities for the bank’s transformation.
Uzbekistan requires risk warnings in credit advertising
A new law signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev requires credit advertisements to display financial risk warnings covering at least 10% of their space and duration.
Uzbekistan and EBRD set cooperation priorities for 2027
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and EBRD chief Odile Renaud-Basso discussed strategic partnership priorities, including energy, agriculture and privatisation.
Apex Bank appoints Sherzod Majitov as acting chairman
Apex Bank has appointed Sherzod Majitov as acting board chairman following changes in its leadership, according to published bank management information.
Humo Net Profit Jumps 162% to 586.8 Billion Soums
Uzbekistan's Humo payment system reported net profit of 586.8 billion soums for January–September 2026, up 162% year on year.
Uzbekistan’s foreign reserves fall to US$63.63bn in October
Uzbekistan’s international reserves fell by US$2.96bn in October to US$63.63bn, as lower gold prices outweighed an increase in physical gold holdings.