Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Uzbekistan Entry to Provide Custodial Services
Representatives from the international organisation have already held preliminary discussions
Finance
Uzbek Banks to Inject $11.6 Bn into SME Sector in 2026
President issued a stern warning against economic complacency
Uzbekistan’s State Budget Revenues Surge by 35% in Q1 2026
Tax collection remains the cornerstone of the nation's financial stability
$1.2 Bn Solar Boost: ADB Bankrolls Central Asia’s Green Revolution
Across the wider region, these mega-projects reflect the bank's core strategy
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Integrates Raiffeisen Bank International
RBI operates as one of the premier banking conglomerates across Austria, Central Europe and Eastern Europe
Uzbekistan Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Fiat-Backed Stablecoins
The new regulations strictly prohibit the use of algorithmic and anonymous tokens
BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Anchor UzNIF IPO with $300 Mln Backing
The investment is tied to UzNIF's dual listing on both the LSE and the UzSE
Ipak Yuli Bank joins EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme
The status grants the financial institution the right to guarantee payments on international transactions
Uzbekistan Records 7.7% Economic Growth in 2025 Following IMF Review
Consumer price inflation fell to 7.3% year-on-year by the close of 2025
Uzbekistan to Keep Budget Deficit Below 3% of GDP — ADB
ADB highlights Uzbekistan’s fiscal discipline and steady economic outlook despite external risks
ADB Forecasts Strong Growth for Uzbekistan Despite Looming Global Uncertainty
This follows an estimated growth of 7.7% in 2025
Uzbekistan Places Sovereign International Bonds at 12.25% Yield
This indicates high investor confidence
Uzbekistan Issues Silver Coins for Amir Temur 690th Anniversary
Festive events are taking place across Uzbekistan in honour of the anniversary
Uzbekistan’s Reserves Drop to $68.9 Bn as Gold Prices Slide
Foreign currency reserves also dropped by $1.27 bn to $7.57 bn
Uzbekistan Issues $1 Bn in International Sovereign Bonds on Global Markets
The deal became the largest local currency issuance across Central and Eastern Europe
Bank of England Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Financial Instability
Rising oil prices, market volatility and higher borrowing costs raise risks for households and financial systems
Scott Osheroff: New Reform Could Make Uzbekistan Central Asia’s Largest Capital Market by 2030
Chief Investment Officer of the AFC Uzbekistan Fund breaks down the impact of these legislative changes
Donald Trump’s Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency for 250th Anniversary
Trump’s autograph will appear on $100 bills
More Than 10 Uzbek Banks Plan Islamic Banking Rollout
The region is seen as having strong potential for Islamic finance
ADB Study Urges India to Phase Out Universal Subsidies, Target Benefits Better
The fiscal burden of these programs is substantial
Uzbekistan Crypto Turnover Surpasses $2 Bn in 2025
Over the past year, NAPP blocked more than 3,000 illegal resources
Asia Crypto Weekly: Japan Bets on Bitcoin, South Korea Cracks Down on Exchanges
Asia’s crypto sector saw a mix of expansion and enforcement this week, as Japan moves to deepen its Bitcoin ecosystem while South Korea tightens oversight of exchanges
Bitcoin Approaches $74K as U.S. Inflation Data Lifts Crypto and Stocks
Positive PCE inflation data lifts risk assets, pushing Bitcoin toward a five-week high while analysts remain divided on the next price move
FBI Arrests Suspect in $46 Mln Crypto Theft Linked to U.S. Government Wallets
Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested John Daghita in Saint Martin over the alleged theft of cryptocurrency linked to the United States Marshals Service