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
Finance
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.
President Mirziyoyev Ratifies Uzbekistan’s Accession to the BRICS New Development Bank
The NDB was established in 2014 by the founding members of the BRICS bloc
Uzbekistan Targets Top Tier in World Bank Tax Rankings by 2030
The primary focus will be on elevating the quality of state services
Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund Raises $603.6 Mln in Successful IPO
The offering was divided into two tranches
Azerbaijan’s ABB to Acquire Controlling Stake in Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank
Expanding into foreign markets is a primary focus for ABB over the next two years
Digital Growth vs Infrastructure Reality: Central Asia’s Fintech at a Turning Point
TBC Bank Reports Strong Q1 2026 Profit Growth and Confident Outlook
Bank highlights solid returns and regional growth despite regulatory challenges in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and ADB Seal $12.5 Bn Deal to Drive Economic Growth by 2030
Kanda highlighted the exceptional level of mutual engagement between the two parties
ADB Commits $70 Bn to Revolutionise Asia-Pacific Energy and Digital Networks by 2035
Masato Kanda, the president of the bank, unveiled these ambitious plans
Uzbekistan’s State External Debt Ratio Falls to 27.5% in Early 2026
The ratio of sovereign debt to the country's GDP experienced a slight decline
Uzbekistan Becomes Second-Largest Global Gold Buyer in Q1 2026
This state-level buying spree contributed to a broader upward trend
Uzbekistan National Investment Fund Unveils $1.95 Bn Dual-Listing IPO
Pricing has been firmly set at $25 per GDR
Uzbekistan Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate at 14% Amid Strong Q1 Economic Growth
On a broader macroeconomic scale, Uzbekistan experienced robust growth
JPMorgan Chase Moves Staff Back to London in Post-Brexit Shift
Bank relocates employees from Paris as it reassesses European operations and expands UK presence
Swiss Court Drops Money Laundering Case Against Gulnara Karimova
Karimova is currently serving a prison sentence in an Uzbek penal colony
Uzbekistan Eases Foreign Currency Regulations for Expats and Businesses
The legislative overhaul brings administrative relief to the corporate sector as well
Uzbekistan Sees $13.7 Bn Investments in Q1 2026
The influx of capital has directly translated into substantial economic activity
Uzbekistan’s Annual Inflation Drops to 7.1% in March
The CERR report also highlighted long-term infrastructure plans for 2026