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Finance
IFC Invests US$10 Million in Highland Fund
IFC has invested up to US$10 million in Highland Central Asia Fund II to expand SME financing in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Uzbekistan Approves New Rules for Insurance Agents
Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects has approved new regulations governing insurance agents under updated insurance legislation.
Uzbekistan Parliament Approves 2025 State Budget Report
Uzbekistan’s lower house of parliament has approved the 2025 state budget report, highlighting 7.7% GDP growth, sector expansion, and social …
Trastbank to increase charter capital by 1 trillion soums
Uzbekistan’s Trastbank has approved a 1 trillion soum capital increase, dividend payments on preferred shares and a 1:1 bonus share …
Uzbekistan, EBRD discuss capital market development
Uzbekistan’s National Agency and EBRD discussed the draft capital market law, derivatives regulation and development of financial market infrastructure.
Law on Tashkent Financial Centre Adopted by Lower House
Uzbekistan’s lower chamber has adopted a draft constitutional law on the Tashkent International Financial Centre, establishing a special legal and …
Ipak Yuli Bank Appoints New Board Chairman
Ipak Yuli Bank has appointed Umidjon Khakimov as its new chairman of the management board, replacing Saidabror Saidakhammedov.
Uzbekistan Tax Committee Explains Simplified VAT Rules
Uzbekistan’s Tax Committee clarified procedures for voluntary simplified VAT payments effective from 1 June 2026 for eligible businesses.
Uzbekistan Inflation Expectations Fall to 10.6%
Inflation expectations in Uzbekistan declined to 10.6% in April 2026, according to a Central Bank survey of households and businesses.
Uzbekistan State Debt Structure: Creditors, Sectors, and Currencies
International financial institutions and budget support form the core of Uzbekistan’s state debt structure, according to official statistics from the …