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ADB Becomes Co-Chair of Uzbekistan’s Water Sector Working Group
The Asian Development Bank has become co-chair of Uzbekistan’s water sector working group, taking over the role from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Uzbekistan’s Bank Loans Rise 11.7% to 648.9 Trillion Soums
Uzbekistan’s commercial bank loan portfolio reached 648.9 trillion soums on 1 September 2026, up 11.7% year on year, according to the Central Bank.
Uzbekistan’s Bank Deposits Rise 34.1% to 487.6 Trillion Soums
Commercial bank deposits in Uzbekistan rose 34.1% year on year to 487.6 trillion soums as of 1 September 2026, according to the Central Bank.
Fitch: Uzbekistan’s bank resolution regime unlikely to affect state banks
Fitch Ratings expects Uzbekistan’s new bank resolution regime to leave state-owned banks unaffected, while private banks’ senior creditors are unlikely to receive government support.
Eurasian Development Bank issues debut Dim Sum bonds in Hong Kong
The Eurasian Development Bank has raised 630 million yuan through its first Dim Sum bond issuance in Hong Kong, attracting demand more than 2.5 times the offering.
APEX BANK joins Uzbekistan’s capital market regulatory sandbox
Uzbekistan’s National Agency of Prospective Projects has registered APEX BANK as a participant in the capital market regulatory sandbox, allowing it to plan foreign-currency-denominated bond issues.
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.