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UzNIF Shareholders Approve Independent Board Member

UzNIF Shareholders Approve Independent Board Member

UzNIF shareholders have approved Hugh van Cutsem as an independent supervisory board member, strengthening the Fund’s corporate governance.

UzNIF Shareholders Approve Independent Board Member

UzNIF Shareholders Approve Independent Board Member

UzNIF shareholders have approved Hugh van Cutsem as an independent supervisory board member, strengthening the Fund’s corporate governance.

Uzbekistan’s Budget Deficit Stands at 0.7% of GDP

Uzbekistan’s Budget Deficit Stands at 0.7% of GDP

Uzbekistan’s consolidated budget deficit reached 13.9 trillion soums, or 0.7% of GDP, in the first half of 2026.

Uzum Places UZS 600 Billion in Bonds

Uzum Places UZS 600 Billion in Bonds

Uzum has completed the placement of its fifth corporate bond issue worth 600 billion soums with an 18% coupon yield.

Russia’s LDPR Proposes 5% Fee on Foreigners’ Transfers

Russia’s LDPR Proposes 5% Fee on Foreigners’ Transfers

Russia’s LDPR has proposed a mandatory 5% fee on money transfers by foreign citizens from Russia abroad, with proceeds going to the …

Uzbek Life Insurers’ Liabilities Surge Nearly 35-Fold

Uzbek Life Insurers’ Liabilities Surge Nearly 35-Fold

Uzbekistan’s insurance liabilities rose 48.2% in the first half of 2026, driven by a sharp increase in the life insurance sector.

Fitch Downgrades Anor Bank’s Rating to CCC+

Fitch Downgrades Anor Bank’s Rating to CCC+

Fitch Ratings downgraded Anor Bank’s IDRs to CCC+, citing weak capitalisation, an elevated risk profile and rapid loan growth.

Fitch Upgrades Ipak Yuli Bank’s Rating to B+

Fitch Upgrades Ipak Yuli Bank’s Rating to B+

Fitch Ratings upgraded Ipak Yuli Bank’s IDRs to B+, citing improved operating conditions, asset quality, profitability and capitalisation.

Uzbekistan Central Bank Keeps Policy Rate at 14%

Uzbekistan Central Bank Keeps Policy Rate at 14%

Uzbekistan’s Central Bank kept its policy rate at 14% on 16 September 2026, citing persistent inflationary risks despite easing inflation.

Apex Insurance Retains Lead in Uzbekistan’s General Insurance

Apex Insurance Retains Lead in Uzbekistan’s General Insurance

Apex Insurance retained its leading position in Uzbekistan’s general insurance market, with net premiums rising 41.2% to 1.524 trillion soums.