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Uzbekistan Sets Bank Resolution Valuation Procedure

Uzbekistan Sets Bank Resolution Valuation Procedure

Uzbekistan has introduced rules for valuations during bank resolution, including requirements for independent assessors and protection of creditors and shareholders.

Uzbekistan Updates Rules for Bank Asset Provisions

Uzbekistan Updates Rules for Bank Asset Provisions

Uzbekistan has introduced new rules for classifying bank assets and forming provisions to cover potential losses, including for Islamic banks.

Standard Chartered Arranges 770 Million Yuan Loan for Asakabank

Standard Chartered Arranges 770 Million Yuan Loan for Asakabank

Standard Chartered arranged a 770 million yuan syndicated loan for Uzbekistan’s Asakabank to support trade and investment flows between China and Central …

Uzbek Insurers’ Investments Rise 28.8% to 10.740 Trillion Soums

Uzbek Insurers’ Investments Rise 28.8% to 10.740 Trillion Soums

Investments by Uzbekistan’s insurance organizations rose 28.8% to 10.740 trillion soums in the first half of 2026, driven by bank deposits.

Uzbekistan Tightens Regulation of Installment Services

Uzbekistan Tightens Regulation of Installment Services

Uzbekistan is introducing new rules for installment services to protect consumers, improve contract transparency and limit excessive debt burdens.

Uzbekistan Insurance Premiums Rise 28.6% in First Half

Uzbekistan Insurance Premiums Rise 28.6% in First Half

Uzbekistan’s insurance market collected 8.019 trillion soums in premiums in the first half of 2026, up 28.6% year on year, NAPP said.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum to develop cross-border QR payments and money transfers between users of the two countries.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum to develop cross-border QR payments and money transfers between users of the two countries.

UzNatsBank, CICC Prepare US$250 Million Bond Issue

UzNatsBank, CICC Prepare US$250 Million Bond Issue

UzNatsBank and CICC have agreed to arrange yuan- and soum-denominated bonds worth US$250 million for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

UzNatsBank Becomes First Uzbek Bank to Join CIPS

UzNatsBank Becomes First Uzbek Bank to Join CIPS

UzNatsBank has become the first Uzbek commercial bank to join China’s CIPS directly, enabling yuan payments without intermediary correspondent banks.