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Developing countries deserve more from IMF & World Bank — BRICS
Emerging economies are underrepresented at both institutions, BRICS believes
Uzbekistan’s exchange rate to capture more bank trading
Saida Mirziyoyeva to lead Tashkent International Financial Centre
Mirziyoyeva's responsibilities will extend beyond coordinating the centre's agenda
Uzbekistan dominates regional venture deals, but exits lag
Uzbekistan created the region’s most active pipeline for new wagers
Uzbekistan’s public debt rises to 27% of projected GDP
About $27.56bn of the debt carried fixed rates
Tashkent financial centre to offer multi-currency trading and zero tax
The centre aims to attract correspondent banks from major Asian markets
Uzbekistan keeps dividend tax breaks until 2038
Uzbekistan’s household debt load surges past “alarming” levels — Central Bank
Banks will be required by law to warn of loan dependence
Uzbekistan investment hits $28.4bn in first half of 2026
The manufacturing sector was the key growth driver
Uzbekistan soum bonds to enter J.P. Morgan emerging markets index
The index currently tracks government bonds from 20 developing nations worldwide
Uzbek banks can now switch to Islamic finance. Here’s how it works
Banks and microfinance organisations can now convert to Islamic ones
Dollar tumbles vs yen after first US-Japan currency intervention in 15 years
A stronger yen would benefit local households, Japanese government says
EU sanctions money transfers out of Russia. Will Uzbeks feel the pinch?
Payments are still coming through, Uzbekistan's Central Bank says
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
Opinions
The "Islamic NATO" matters for Central Asia and will be watched from regional capitals
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
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