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Banks & Finance
Swiss court fines Lombard Odier bank $3.6 mln, drops Gulnara Karimova case
Representatives for Lombard Odier confirmed the bank will appeal the ruling
Uzbekistan Central Bank updates regulations to support Islamic banking
The updated legal instruments cover a broad spectrum of banking operations
Russia backs China’s vision for sanction-proof SCO Development Bank
Russia previously relied on the Eurasian Development Bank to manage regional investments
Uzbekistan Imposes $10 Mln Fines for Tashkent Financial Centre Rule Breaches
The hub will feature an independent commercial court
ADB Keeps Uzbekistan Growth at 6.7% Amid Central Asian Slowdown
Inflation projections for the country remain unchanged at 6.5% for 2026 and 5.0% for 2027
From Islamic Finance to Digital Transformation: What Lies Ahead for Uzbekistan’s Banks
Kursiv Uzbekistan highlights the key takeaways from the Colvir Banking Brunch
Bitcoin Tumbles to 2026 Low as Fresh “Crypto Winter” Grips Digital Assets
Investors face renewed volatility as Bitcoin slips below $60,000 and analysts warn the crypto market could remain under pressure
Uncertainty is the New Normal: Uzbekistan Central Bank Chief Urges Policy Overhaul at Tashkent Forum
The world is currently navigating a complex web of intertwined crises
Investors Express Interest in Corporate Bonds
Nikita Gulyaev, CFO of Uzum, on the country's capital market
Digital Growth vs Infrastructure Reality: Central Asia’s Fintech Sector Reaches a Turning Point
Moody’s Upgrades Uzbekistan’s Credit Rating
Over the past three years the Uzbek economy has experienced strong expansion
Uzbek Bank Deposits Surge by 33% as Internal Financing Strengthens
Central Bank also reported healthy overall capital expansion
Octobank Marks 25 Years of Growth as One of Uzbekistan’s Fastest-Growing Financial Ecosystems
EBRD Boosts Uzbekistan Property Market with $50 Mln Loan
The credit will be issued in the form of a synthetic local currency
Touchless Banking Set to Redefine Financial Services as AI and Automation Accelerate
Industry experts say the next phase of banking will be driven by AI-powered personalization, instant services and reduced reliance on physical branches
Opinions
AI is shaping the new industrial infrastructure
High interest rates are driving deposit growth
Why strategic communications are now part of business, not just marketing
TIAC Director Diana Bayzakova discusses Uzbekistan's rise as an international arbitration hub
IMF Forecasts Strong 6.8% Economic Growth for Uzbekistan
The ultimate goal is to steadily bring inflation down to hit the 5%
Uzbekistan Advances Islamic Finance Agenda to Attract Gulf Investment
Officials and international experts discuss Islamic banking, sukuk bonds and growing demand for Sharia-compliant finance in Uzbekistan
IMF Urges Caucasus and Central Asia to Overhaul Fiscal Policies
Caucasus and Central Asia are still highly susceptible to external economic shocks
From the Dollar to Bonds: How 2025 Changed the Investment Habits of Uzbekistanis
Kursiv Research, together with a Freedom Broker expert, examined the key investment trends of the past year
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Sells One Tonne of Gold in April
Poland emerged as the largest buyer among global central banks
Uzbekistan Economy Surges by 8.7% in First Quarter of 2026
The primary catalyst for this financial performance was a surge in consumer demand.