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Uzbekistan targets 5,000 fintech specialists by 2030
Uzbekistan aims to train 5,000 fintech specialists by 2030, with experts identifying talent retention as a key challenge for the country.
Uzbekistan Central Bank Flags Gaps in Digital Finance
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank says embedded finance has expanded access to payments but still falls short on product quality, transparency and inclusion.
Central Asia Fintech Group Calls for Unified Financial Rails
The Central Asian Fintech Association has proposed four priorities to harmonize regional financial markets, including payments and digital ID.
Banks Bear Responsibility for AI Loan Decisions, Forum Panelists Say
Panelists at Tashkent's Silk Road Forum emphasized that lenders retain sole accountability for AI credit decisions even when using external models.
Cybercrime Cases in Uzbekistan Surge 13-Fold
Registered cybercrime in Uzbekistan surged to over 62,000 cases, prompting the central bank to transition toward risk-based cybersecurity supervision.
Uzbek Regulators Outline Approaches to Stablecoins at Tashkent Forum
NAPP and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan discussed stablecoin regulation, asset tokenization, and monetary policy at the Silk Road Forum in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan Transport Ministry Clarifies Freight Permit Rules
Uzbekistan's Transport Ministry clarified international freight permit distribution and E-Permit operations following public feedback.
Uzbekistan and New Zealand Share Deposit Guarantee Experience
Uzbekistan's Deposit Guarantee Agency held a video conference with New Zealand's Depositor Compensation Scheme to exchange expertise.
Uzbekistan Central Bank Approves Phone Number Transfers
Uzbekistan's Central Bank approved rules for P2P money transfers using mobile phone numbers via its Instant Payment System.
Uzbekistan Records 601,300 Active Businesses as of August
Uzbekistan recorded 601,300 active enterprises and organizations as of 1 August 2026, with retail and wholesale trade leading the economy.