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Uzbekistan payment terminal turnover reaches 387.4trn soums
Payment terminal turnover in Uzbekistan reached 387.4 trillion soums in January-July 2026 as the number of bank cards rose 10.9%.
Belarus urges Uzbekistan to expand soum-ruble settlements
Belarus’s central bank proposed increasing settlements with Uzbekistan in national currencies as bilateral trade and investment ties grow.
Uzbek Soum Strengthens Further Against US Dollar
The Uzbek soum strengthened 1.21% against the US dollar over the past week, while high interest rates continue to support the currency.
Uzbekistan and Russia Expand Cooperation in Financial Management
A Russian Federal Treasury delegation visited Uzbekistan on 18–21 August 2026 to discuss public finance digitalization and accounting.
Almaty to Host Central Asian Microfinance Forum in September 2026
The Central Asian Microfinance Forum will take place in Almaty on 21 September 2026, gathering up to 400 financial sector leaders.
Uzbekistan SME Credit Market Shows Moderate Concentration, Regulator Says
Central Bank data shows the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index for SME lending in Uzbekistan reached 1,931, indicating moderate market concentration.
Uzbekistan Business Online Lending Lags Far Behind Retail Credit
Central Bank data shows only 5% of SME microloans are issued online in Uzbekistan, compared to 80% for retail consumer loans.
Only One in Four Uzbek Small Businesses Holds an Active Bank Loan
Central Bank of Uzbekistan data shows 68% of SMEs are registered with credit bureaus, but only 24% maintain active loan accounts.
Cashless Payment Adoption Remains Low Among Uzbek Small Businesses
Central Bank of Uzbekistan data shows payment service availability for small businesses scored just 19 out of 100, marking a major digital …
Uzbekistan Urban-Rural Banking Gap Widest at Account Opening Stage
Central Bank of Uzbekistan data shows only 21% of rural adults hold bank accounts compared to 86% nationally, marking a major access …