Uzbekistan Registers First Bond-Backed Token for Digital Finance
HUMO introduces pilot digital asset to boost cross-border payments
Banks & Finance
Uzbekistan Issues Record-Breaking 18.7 trln UZS of Microloans in Q1 2025
Q1 figures more than double year-on-year
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Debt Hits All-Time High at $170.5 bln
Kazakhstan’s foreign debt surged to its highest level since records began
Top Currencies Weaken Against Uzbek Soum
The Uzbek soum strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar
Kapitalbank retains top position in Uzbekistan’s Q2 2025 rating
Uzbekistan’s banks show mixed results in Q2 2025
Uzbek Soum Remains Stable Against Major Currencies
The Uzbek soum stays stable against major global currencies
Uzbekistan’s External Debt Reaches $68.4 Bn
Uzbekistan’s external debt reached $68.4 bn in Q1 2025, driven by rising public and private borrowing, while exports rose by 22%.
Kyrgyzstan Launches Finance Code to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Singapore Overtakes Uzbekistan as Top Gold Seller in May
Central Asia Faces Slower Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
The World Bank's June 2025 Global Economic Prospects report projects moderate growth for Central Asian economies in 2025–2026.
Kazakhstan Leads Central Bank Gold Purchases in May
Kazakhstan led global gold purchases by central banks in May with 7 tonnes, as overall net buying reached 20 tonnes.
Uzbek Banker Kidnapped in Paris and Tortured for Ransom
Uzbek banker Kahramonjon Olimov was kidnapped in Paris, beaten and released after paying ransom. French police arrested one suspect.
How Uzbekistan Plans to Develop the Foreign Stock Market
The National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) outlines the future of the market.
Uzbekistan Eyes Bond Market and Major IPOs in Capital Market Expansion
Uzbekistan plans to boost its capital market via long-term bonds, individual investment accounts, and dual-listed IPOs of major companies.
Bond Market Stability and the Uzbek Investment Landscape: Insights from TBC Bank
Uzbeks are used to keeping money "under the pillow" or investing in livestock
What’s Holding Back Uzbekistan’s Securities Market
Karen Srapionov spoke about problems in the securities market
Tashkent Stock Exchange Connects to Bloomberg via API for Real-Time Data
The Tashkent Stock Exchange launches API integration, bringing real-time market data to Bloomberg and global investors.
2024 Becomes Record-Breaking Year for Uzbekistan’s Capital Market
Uzbekistan’s stock exchange hits a 30-year record with $170 mln in trades and 500 thousands transactions.
Which Stocks Rose on Uzbekistan’s Stock Market
Фондовый индекс UCI вырос на 0,24%
What’s the USD to UZS Exchange Rate on June 30, 2025
39% of Uzbek Citizens Save Nothing Over Year, Central Bank Report
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Fines 52 Financial Institutions $1.3 mln in 2024
Mirziyoyev Signs Law on Bank Resolution and Liquidation
The law will come into effect in late September 2025
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank to Assess Risk Profiles of All Banks in 2025
This was stated by a spokesperson for the regulator