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Uzbekistan Registers Its First Mortgage Bond Issuance
Uzbekistan registered its first mortgage bond issue worth 40.5 billion soums, marking a milestone in capital market development and housing finance reform.
Uzbekistan Joins New Development Bank as First Central Asian Member
Uzbekistan became the 10th shareholder of the BRICS-founded New Development Bank on June 5, opening access to $43bn in approved …
Fitch Upgrades Outlook on Seven Uzbek State Banks to Positive
Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on seven Uzbekistan state banks from Stable to Positive, citing improved sovereign support capacity and …
Uzbekistan Fraud Ring Stole $2.7M Via Tax Cashback App
Three suspects in Fergana used fake invoices worth 3.3 trillion soums to fraudulently claim cashback from 211,000+ citizens via Uzbekistan's …
Uzbekistan Outlines Islamic Banking Licensing Rules
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan releases draft regulations for licensing Islamic banks, launching "Islamic windows," and transitioning conventional banks.
Uzbekistan's factoring market grows 75% in Q1 2026 — central bank data
Uzbekistan's factoring services reached 2.3 trillion soums in Q1 2026, up 75% year-on-year, with digital platforms accounting for more than …
Apex Bank posts 56.4 billion soums profit in Q1
Apex Bank reported a net profit of 56.4 billion soums in Q1 2026, reversing a loss a year earlier, with …
Uzbekistan gold and forex reserves decline in May data
Uzbekistan’s international reserves fell to US$70.58 billion as of 1 June, down US$307.2 million in a month, central bank data …
Uzbekistan microfinance market grows 17% in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan microfinance sector expanded 17% in Q1 2026 to 35.8 trillion soms, driven by banks, MFIs, and regional growth, Central …
Highland Capital Raises US$36 Million for Central Asia Fund
Highland Capital has secured US$36 million in the first closing of its second Central Asia fund, targeting growth-stage SMEs in …