Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy Reveals Draft Budget for 2026
The ministry also set a lower cap of on foreign borrowing
Banks & Finance
TBC Bank Climbs 18 Places in The Banker Ranking, Ranks 51st in CIS
TBC Uzbekistan expanded its customer base to 22 mln
Uzbekistan Ranks Among Top Gold Buyers in October
Other active buyers included Indonesia, Turkey, the Czech Republic
Fitch Forecasts Rise in Problem Loans at Uzbek Banks
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Forecasts 7.5% Economic Growth
The fiscal deficit is forecast at 3% of GDP
Revolut Restricts Transfers to France from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Russian nationals based in the EU were unable to top up their Revolut accounts
How Fitch Ratings’ 2026 Outlook for “CIS+” Banks Reflects on Uzbekistan’s Banking Sector
Fitch highlights stability risks and reform priorities for Uzbekistan’s banking sector
New Era Reserves: Why Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Is Changing the Game
Deputy Chairman of the regulator Abror Mirzo Olimov explained the country’s reserve management strategy
Uzbekistan to Launch Open Banking and New Fintech Measures in 2025
The reforms also include a special regime for using tokens as a means of payment
EBRD Offers $40 Mln Facility to Boost Uzbekistan’s Mortgage Market
The project is expected to help consolidate high-quality mortgage portfolios
World Bank Expert Calls for Flexible Exchange Rate in Uzbekistan
Interventions should focus on market functioning
World Bank: 10% Productivity Rise Could Create New Jobs in Europe and Central Asia
Export-focused firms remain the most productive in the region
Uzbekistan Advised by IMF to Strengthen Banking Oversight
The fund also praised Uzbekistan’s progress towards joining the WTO
IMF Praises Uzbekistan’s Strong Economic Growth
Growth was supported by increased investment and strong consumer demand
Uzbekistan Projects $43 Bn Budget Revenue for 2026
Value added tax will provide the largest share of income
Uzbekistan To Reach $200 Bn GDP by 2030
GDP is expected to grow by 7% this year
Nvidia Backs Revolut in Share Sale Valuing Fintech at $75Bn
Nvidia joins major investors as Revolut hits $75bn valuation in secondary share sale
S&P Upgrades Uzbekistan’s Rating to “BB” on Reforms and Gold Boost
S&P lifts rating to ‘BB’ as reforms, strong growth and gold reserves strengthen Uzbekistan’s outlook
Shinhan Bank Adds Uzbek and Nepali to Foreign-Language Services
The bank now provides consultations in 12 languages
Three Altcoins Analysts Are Watching as Bitcoin Nears $80K
Analysts highlight Zcash, Pi Coin and Tensor as potential outperformers if Bitcoin slides further
Microfinance and Pawnshop Activity Rises in Uzbekistan by Q3 2025
During this period, both assets and capital of these institutions increased
Uzbekistan Becomes Largest Net Seller of Gold as Prices Surge
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan sold more gold than it purchased