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Uzbekistan Audit Chamber Reports 2 Trillion Soums in Financial Violations
Uzbekistan’s Audit Chamber identified 2 trillion soums in financial violations in the first nine months of 2026, optimised spending by 4.2 trillion soums and expanded AI-powered remote audits.
Indian Tourists to Pay in Uzbekistan via UPI
Indian tourists will be able to pay for purchases in Uzbekistan using UPI-enabled mobile apps by scanning UZQR codes under a new cross-border payment project.
Uzbekistan Tax Committee Discusses AI with US Firm Governful
Uzbekistan’s Tax Committee met with Governful global project lead Nate Benson to discuss cooperation on tax administration digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
Uzbekistan Proposes Nine New Financial Reporting Standards
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has opened nine draft national financial reporting standards for public consultation ahead of phased implementation from 1 January 2027.
Uzbekistan’s Bank Assets Exceed 1 Quadrillion Soums
Uzbekistan’s banking assets reached 1,044.8 trillion soums as of 1 October 2026, up 21% year on year, while deposits grew by 35%.
Regions Account for 55% of Uzbekistan’s Bank Loans
Regions outside Tashkent account for 54.9% of Uzbekistan’s bank loan portfolio, while household deposits play a major role in regional funding.
Uzpromstroybank Tops Uzbekistan’s Mortgage Activity Ranking
Uzpromstroybank led Uzbekistan’s mortgage activity ranking as of 1 October 2026, while Aloqabank took first place in financing residential construction, the Central Bank reported.
Paynet’s Net Profit Rises 136% in Nine Months of 2026
Paynet’s net profit rose 136.1% year on year to 780.2 billion soums in January–September 2026, while net revenue increased 44.8% to 1.7 trillion soums.
Uzbekistan Moves to Implement Islamic Finance, Ishmetov Says
Uzbekistan has approved a 2026–2030 roadmap for Islamic finance with 39 measures covering legislation, staff training, financial literacy and market infrastructure.
Apple Pay Launches in Uzbekistan, Uzcard and Humo to Follow
Apple Pay is now available in Uzbekistan with Visa and Mastercard from eight local banks, while support for the national Uzcard and Humo payment systems is still in development.