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Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Fines Eight Banks in September
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank imposed penalties on eight banks in September for breaching prudential requirements, violating legislation and shortcomings identified during inspections.
Uzbek Banks’ Investments in Securities More Than Double
Uzbekistan’s commercial banks increased their investments in securities to 152.7 trillion soums by 1 September 2026, while total banking assets rose 18.8% year-on-year.
Uzbekistan’s Commercial Bank Assets Rise 18.8%
Uzbekistan’s commercial bank assets reached 1,025.8 trillion soums as of 1 September 2026, up 18.8% year-on-year, while deposits grew by 34.1%.
Uzpromstroybank’s Profit Falls 12.9% in Nine Months
Uzpromstroybank reported net profit of 1.2 trillion soums for January–September 2026, down 12.9% year-on-year, as third-quarter profit fell sharply.
Uzbekistan's Non-Performing Loans Reach 3.7% of Bank Credit
Uzbekistan's banks held 24 trillion soums in non-performing loans as of 1 September 2026, accounting for 3.7% of total outstanding credit.
Uzbekistan Central Bank to Limit Bank Card Debt Deductions
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank will require banks to leave at least 680,000 soums on customers’ bank card accounts after collecting loan debts without their consent.
Uzbekistan Competition Committee Seeks Changes to Loan Repayments
Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee has urged the Central Bank to ensure that excess loan payments are used to reduce principal debt and protect borrowers.
Uzbekistan Microfinance Assets Reach 20.8 Trillion Soums
Uzbekistan’s microfinance assets reached 20.8 trillion soums in September 2026, while loans and microleasing nearly doubled year on year to 18.1 trillion soums.
Uzbekistan Pawnshop Assets Rise 49.5% in One Year
Uzbekistan’s pawnshop assets rose 49.5% year on year to 973.7 billion soums as of 1 September 2026, while total capital reached 724.7 billion soums.
Uzbekistan’s Microfinance Assets More Than Double to Soums 20.77 Trillion
Uzbekistan’s microfinance assets rose 114% year on year to 20.77 trillion soums by 1 September 2026, led by TEZCOIN, the Central Bank reported.