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Uzbekistan Central Bank Keeps Key Rate at 14%
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has kept its key rate at 14%, citing strong domestic demand and persistent risks of accelerating inflation.
Uzbekistan's Bank Liquid Assets Rise 51.3% in a Year
Highly liquid assets at Uzbekistan's commercial banks reached 227.3 trillion soums as of 1 October 2026, up 51.3% year on year.
Uzbekistan's Bank Capital Rises 17.3% in One Year
The combined capital of Uzbekistan's commercial banks reached 152.9 trillion soums as of 1 October 2026, up 17.3% year on year.
Uzbekistan outlines SME support plan for 2026–2030
Uzbekistan's Central Bank has developed a five-year SME support strategy, targeting a doubling of business lending to 436 trillion soums by 2030.
INSUR Asia 2026 to Bring Insurance Leaders to Tashkent
INSUR Asia 2026 will take place in Tashkent on 19 November, focusing on AI, digital infrastructure and new insurance sales channels across Eurasia.
Uzbekistan Develops Financial Inclusion Ranking for Banks
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank is developing a ranking to assess how commercial banks improve access to financial services for individuals and businesses.
Uzbekistan's Inflation Expectations Fall to 8.7% in September
Inflation expectations in Uzbekistan fell to 8.7% among households and 9.2% among businesses in September 2026, according to a Central Bank survey.
Uzbekistan's largest MFIs hold 99% of sector assets
Uzbekistan's 86 largest microfinance institutions held 21.54 trillion soums in assets, accounting for nearly 99% of the sector's total as of 1 October 2026.
Uzbekistan's bank deposits rise 34.9% to 501 trillion soums
Bank deposits in Uzbekistan reached 501 trillion soums as of 1 October 2026, up 34.9% year on year, Central Bank data show.
Foreign Online Services Paid 232.8bn Soums in Taxes
Foreign providers of electronic services paid 232.8bn soums in Uzbekistan taxes in January–September 2026, nearly double the previous year’s total.