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Low-Income Families Receive 179.2 Billion Soums in VAT Cashback

Low-Income Families Receive 179.2 Billion Soums in VAT Cashback

More than 651,300 consumers in Uzbekistan received 179.2 billion soums in social VAT cashback in the first half of 2026, according to …

Uzbekistan's Insurance Market Expands in First Half of 2026

Uzbekistan's Insurance Market Expands in First Half of 2026

Uzbekistan's insurance market recorded growth in premiums, payouts, active policies and insurers' capital during the first half of 2026, the NAPP said.

Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Banks to Adopt Islamic Model

Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Banks to Adopt Islamic Model

Uzbekistan has approved new rules allowing eligible banks and microfinance institutions to transition to an Islamic banking model under legislation adopted in …

Uzbekistan Records 34,300 Escrow Transactions in July

Uzbekistan Records 34,300 Escrow Transactions in July

Uzbekistan processed 34,341 real estate and vehicle transactions through escrow accounts in July 2026, with Tashkent accounting for the largest share.

More Than 330 Uzbeks Open Targeted Mortgage Deposits

More Than 330 Uzbeks Open Targeted Mortgage Deposits

A total of 338 citizens opened targeted mortgage deposit accounts in Uzbekistan during the first month of the pilot programme, the Economy …

Uzbekistan Tightens Rules on Biometric Data Storage

Uzbekistan Tightens Rules on Biometric Data Storage

Uzbekistan's central bank now requires financial service providers to store customers' biometric data exclusively within the country under new regulations.

Uzbekistan's Annual Inflation Slows to 6.4% in July

Uzbekistan's Annual Inflation Slows to 6.4% in July

Uzbekistan's annual inflation slowed to 6.4% in July 2026 as consumer prices fell 0.1% month-on-month, driven by lower food prices, official data …

NAPP, IsDB Discuss Islamic Finance Development in Uzbekistan

NAPP, IsDB Discuss Islamic Finance Development in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, NAPP, Islamic Development Bank, IsDB, UNDP, Islamic finance, capital market, sukuk, takaful, Capital Market Law, Yahya Rahman

Uzbekistan Commercial Banks Required to Fix Compliance Causes

Uzbekistan Commercial Banks Required to Fix Compliance Causes

Central Bank of Uzbekistan introduced new regulations forcing commercial banks to analyze customer complaints and eliminate systemic defects violating consumer rights.

Uzbekistan Soum Deposit Rates Fall to 17.6% in June

Uzbekistan Soum Deposit Rates Fall to 17.6% in June

The average nominal interest rate on national currency term deposits in Uzbekistan fell to 17.6% in June 2026, according to the Central …