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Uzbekistan launches targeted mortgage deposit pilot project
A pilot project introducing targeted mortgage deposits has taken effect in Uzbekistan to assist citizens eligible for housing subsidies.
Over 34,000 transactions processed via escrow accounts in June
Uzbekistan processed 34,387 real estate and vehicle sales through escrow accounts in June 2026, with Tashkent leading registration volumes.
Ferghana tax officials disrupt illegal cashback scheme
Tax authorities in Uzbekistan's Ferghana region uncovered an illicit scheme involving 125.4 billion soums in fictitious value-added tax to generate …
OSON receives in-principle approval from AFSA for AIFC operations
International fintech holding company OSON secured in-principle approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority for its subsidiary OsonX Ltd.
Tashkent International Financial Centre Law Reconciled by Parliament
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan approves the revised draft constitutional law on the Tashkent International Financial Centre following amendments made …
Strong Dollar Heightens Pressure on Global Metal Markets
Alpari analyst Anna Bodrova details how a surging US dollar and expectations of continued Federal Reserve monetary tightening are weighing …
Mortgages and Credit Cards Lead Loan Demand Growth in Uzbekistan
As of 1 June 2026, the total loan portfolio of Uzbekistan's banking system reaches 636.0 trillion soums, driven by strong …
Moody's Upgrades Ratings of 16 Uzbekistan Banks
Moody's Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of 16 banks in Uzbekistan following the upgrade of the country's sovereign rating …
Central Bank Governor: Inflation Targeting Rebuilt Monetary Policy
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Governor Timur Ishmetov states that transitioning to an inflation-targeting framework has completely transformed the nation's monetary …
World Bank Approves US$105 Million for Uzbekistan Education
The World Bank has approved a US$105 million financial package to support primary education reforms and school infrastructure development in …