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Islamic Finance Development Discussed in Tashkent Forum
Officials and experts in Tashkent discussed Islamic finance, sukuk regulation, and capital market development at the IFN Uzbekistan Forum 2026 with participants from 15 countries.
Uzbekistan Raises Cash FX Limit Without ID to US$500
Uzbekistan will allow cash foreign currency purchases up to US$500 without ID from August 2026, easing rules while maintaining financial …
Bank Deposits in Uzbekistan Rise 33 Percent
Bank deposits in Uzbekistan grew 33.1% to 433.9 trillion soums in Q1 2026, driven by strong growth across all maturity …
Microfinance Assets in Uzbekistan Rise 47 Percent
Microfinance organizations in Uzbekistan saw assets grow 47% to 13.3 trillion soums, driven by expanding lending activity, according to the …
Escrow Transactions Rise in Uzbekistan Property Market
Uzbekistan recorded 40,767 escrow-based property and vehicle transactions from April to May 2026, with strong activity in Tashkent, according to …
Pawnshop Assets in Uzbekistan Jump 42 Percent
Pawnshop assets in Uzbekistan rose 42% to 784.7 billion soums as lending activity and capital base expanded, according to the …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Tightens Suspicious Transaction Rules
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has updated criteria for suspicious transactions, strengthening financial monitoring and FATF-related compliance thresholds.
Fitch Assigns Rating to Aloqabank Eurobond Issue
Fitch Ratings has assigned expected credit ratings to Aloqabank’s planned US dollar eurobond issuance, reflecting moderate state support expectations.
Islamic Finance in Central Asia Expands on Reforms
Islamic finance in Central Asia is gradually expanding amid regulatory reforms, growing Gulf investment interest, and financial inclusion challenges, Fitch …
ADB, Khalq Bank Sign Financing Support Deal
ADB and Uzbekistan’s Khalq Bank signed a memorandum in Samarkand to strengthen the bank’s readiness for market financing access.