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Uzbekistan Transfers Xalq Sug’urta to State Asset Agency
Uzbekistan has transferred Xalq Sug’urta to the State Assets Management Agency ahead of its planned privatisation, involving 80 million shares valued at 80 billion soums.
Uzbekistan Central Bank Expands Financial Services Sandbox
Uzbekistan has updated its financial services regulatory sandbox, introducing three testing tracks and allowing foreign and more types of legal entities to participate.
Ipoteka Bank Profit Jumps 19-Fold in Nine Months
Uzbekistan’s Ipoteka Bank reported 2.07 trillion soums in net profit for January–September 2026 as lower credit risks and non-performing loans improved its financial results.
Hamkorbank’s Nine-Month Profit Rises 16.8% to 1.5 Trillion Soums
Uzbekistan’s Hamkorbank reported nearly 1.5 trillion soums in net profit for January–September 2026, while assets grew 36.7% to 44.4 trillion soums.
InfinBANK and Oppenheimer Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement in Samarkand
On the sidelines of the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand, InfinBANK signed an agreement with the U.S. investment bank Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. to issue US$300 million in Eurobonds.
Uzbekistan to Pilot Income and Expense Declarations in Two Cities
Uzbekistan will introduce a pilot income and expense declaration system for tax officials and residents of Navoi and Chirchik for the 2026–2027 reporting periods.
Alif Moliya Places US$10 Million Sukuk on AIX
Uzbekistan’s Alif Moliya Sukuk SPC Limited has listed US$10 million in sukuk on the Astana International Exchange, supporting Islamic finance development in Central Asia.
Uzbek Banks Required to Provide Contracts in Uzbek Language
Banks in Uzbekistan must provide contracts and financial service information in Uzbek, with customers able to report violations to the Central Bank.
World Bank Group Mobilises US$1.2 Billion in Uzbekistan
The World Bank Group mobilised US$1.2 billion in private capital in Uzbekistan in fiscal 2026, supporting energy, industry and small business financing.
Uzbekistan to Replace Pension Fund Offices with Smaller Units
Uzbekistan plans to replace district and city pension offices with compact service units staffed by one to three specialists from 1 January 2027.