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Uzbekistan finance news: banks, stock exchange, insurance, Central Bank exchange rates.
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The soum remains strong amid economic growth
Uzbekistan’s soum remains near 11,785 per US dollar as economic growth, remittances and tight monetary conditions support the currency.
Uzbekistan Reserves Fall by US$5.5 Billion to US$66.6 Billion
Uzbekistan’s international reserves fell by US$5.55 billion in September to US$66.6 billion, mainly due to a decline in the value of gold reserves.
Chirchiq Bank Employee Suspected of Stealing 1.3 Billion Soums
A bank employee in Chirchiq is suspected of misappropriating 1.3 billion soums deposited by 13 citizens, Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor General’s Department said.
Central Bank clearing payments rise 63%, average value falls
Payments through Uzbekistan’s Central Bank clearing system rose 63.3% in September, while the average payment fell nearly 24% to 700,000 soums.
Fitch affirms Orient Finans Bank rating at B+
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Orient Finans Bank’s long-term issuer default ratings at B+ with a Stable Outlook, citing strong profitability and capitalisation.
Uzbekistan’s central bank bought 8 tonnes of gold in August
Uzbekistan’s central bank bought 8 tonnes of gold in August, bringing its purchases since the start of 2026 close to 50 tonnes, WGC says.
KDB may sell Uzbek subsidiary amid overseas network review
Korea Development Bank is considering selling its Uzbek subsidiary as it reviews its overseas network and faces growing competition from Korean banks.
Uzbekistan allocates 27.1 trillion soums to health insurance fund
Uzbekistan allocated 27.09 trillion soums in transfers to the State Health Insurance Fund during the first nine months of 2026.
Uzbekistan and OECD discuss tax information exchange
Uzbekistan and the OECD discussed international tax information exchange, CARF assessment, and preparations for implementing MAC and CRS mechanisms.
Uzbekistan discusses draft new Capital Market Law
An international roundtable in Tashkent reviewed Uzbekistan’s draft Capital Market Law, which aims to modernize regulation and strengthen investor protection.