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Uzbekistan Central Bank Keeps Policy Rate at 14%
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank kept its policy rate at 14% on 16 September 2026, citing persistent inflationary risks despite easing inflation.
Apex Insurance Retains Lead in Uzbekistan’s General Insurance
Apex Insurance retained its leading position in Uzbekistan’s general insurance market, with net premiums rising 41.2% to 1.524 trillion soums.
Uzbekistan Proposes Mandatory Social Tax for Self-Employed
Uzbekistan plans to make social tax payments mandatory for self-employed people from 2027 and abolish existing social tax benefits for businesses in …
Uzbekistan to Draft Law on Private Pension Funds
Uzbekistan plans to draft a law on private and corporate pension funds by the end of 2027 as part of pension system …
Mirziyoyev, Shinhan Discuss Expanded Financial Cooperation
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong discussed financial cooperation and investment projects in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan Proposes Gradual Increase in Retirement Age
Uzbekistan has proposed gradually raising the retirement age to 63 for men and 58 for women, alongside broader pension system reforms.
ADB Ready to Co-Finance Central Asia-Korea Projects
The Asian Development Bank is ready to support joint projects between Central Asian countries and South Korea, including major co-financed initiatives.
Uzbekistan Introduces InfoCards System for Card Blocking
Uzbekistan has introduced InfoCards, allowing banks to determine which law enforcement body blocked a bank card, when and for what reason.
Uzbekistan Insurance Premiums Rise Unevenly Across Regions
Insurance premiums in Uzbekistan rose 28.6% in H1 2026, with Samarkand recording the fastest regional growth and Karakalpakstan posting a decline.
Uzbekistan, HANPASS Agree to Improve Money Transfers
Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency and South Korean HANPASS agreed to develop cooperation and improve money transfer services for Uzbek workers.