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Uzbekistan Central Bank Issues Coins for 35th Independence
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has issued commemorative gold and silver coins marking the country’s 35th anniversary of independence.
Central Bank Aims to Lower Uzbekistan Inflation to 5 Percent
Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov outlined monetary policy targets, currency regime commitments, and capital account reforms in a Financial Times interview.
NAPP Annuls Alkes Research License for Investment Asset Management
Uzbekistan's NAPP has revoked the asset management license of Alkes Research LLC on the securities market, effective 26 August 2026.
Uzbekistan, World Bank Modernize Tax Administration
Officials from Uzbekistan's Tax Committee and a World Bank technical mission met in Tashkent to advance tax administration and digital systems.
Fitch Assigns MK Leasing First-Time 'B-' Rating
Fitch Ratings assigned Uzbek lessor MK Leasing a 'B-' Long-Term Issuer Default Rating with a Stable Outlook, citing steady operational performance.
Average Monthly Pension in Uzbekistan Triples Over Decade
The average monthly pension in Uzbekistan reached 1.6492 million soums in 2025, up 3.3 times compared to 2016 levels.
August confirms soum remains volatile against the dollar
The Uzbek soum weakened 0.12% against the US dollar by 27 August, while rising remittances continue to support the national currency.
Fitch: Uzbekistan has world’s highest gold reserve share
Fitch Ratings says Uzbekistan has the world’s highest share of gold in international reserves, strengthening its external financial position.
Payment Terminal Turnover in Uzbekistan Reaches 387.35 Trillion Soums
Payment terminal turnover in Uzbekistan reached 387.35 trillion soums in January–July 2026, Central Bank data shows.
US service launches direct transfers to HUMO and UZCARD
A new digital service in the US enables direct money transfers to HUMO and UZCARD bank cards in Uzbekistan via uPay.net.