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Share of Retail Loans in Uzbek Banks Rises to 37%
Uzbekistan's banking credit portfolio reached 636 trillion soums by June 2026, driven by a rising share of retail lending and surging construction loans.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to Deepen Financial Sector Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to expand cooperation in the financial sector following a bilateral ministerial meeting focusing on public …
IFC Appoints New Vice President for Middle East and Central Asia
The International Finance Corporation has appointed Imad N. Fakhoury as Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia, …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Fines Banks and MFIs for Consumer Rights Violations
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has fined several commercial banks and microfinance organizations for violating financial consumer protection laws during …
OTP Group among the world’s leading companies
OTP Group has achieved a major milestone: after four consecutive years of advancement, it has entered the top 400 companies …
Uzbekistan's Non-Performing Loans Stand at 3.7% of Total Portfolio, Central Bank Reports
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan released data showing the banking system's non-performing loans reached 23.6 trillion soums, or 3.7% of …
Uzbekistan and IMF Focus on Macroeconomic Stability and State Bank Privatization
Uzbekistan's economic leadership and top IMF management reviewed macroeconomic reforms, inflation reduction, and state-owned bank privatization.
Uzbekistan Joins EDB Meeting as Full Shareholder for First Time
Uzbekistan participated in the Eurasian Development Bank annual meeting as a full shareholder for the first time, discussing a US$2.8 …
EDB at 20 Seeks Bigger Role in Central Asia's Development
The Eurasian Development Bank aims to expand its role in mobilising investment for Central Asia as competition among development banks …
Uzbekistan Draws Investor Interest in Nuclear and Islamic Finance
Uzbekistan is attracting investor interest in nuclear energy, Islamic finance and long-term growth as international institutions assess opportunities in Central …