Uzbek Central Bank Keeps Key Rate at 14% to Curb Inflation
Annual inflation fell to 7.5% in November
Banks & Finance
EBRD: “Women Pay Back Loans Better Than Men,” Data Shows
The focus on female entrepreneurs has yielded significant financial flows
EBRD Director: “Life Events” Cut Women’s Business Activity by Nearly 30%
Women-led SMEs remain a vital business segment
EDB Launches Gulf Investment Platform for Central Asia Projects
The initiative will target sectors such as logistics and water management
EBRD to Lend $70 Mln to Hamkorbank to Support Uzbek SMEs
Supporting this sector is a key priority for the EBRD
Bank of England Says Reeves’ Budget Will Cut Inflation by Up to 0.5 Percentage Points
EBRD Provides $50 Mln Loan to Boost SMEs in Uzbekistan
The loan will help reinforce Uzbekistan’s economic resilience
Wallet in Telegram Launches in Uzbekistan for 27 Mln Users
Both countries will ensure 24-hour operation of connecting lines
Uzbekistan Approves Stablecoin Sandbox as Fintech Sector Accelerates Toward 2030
Tashkent greenlights stablecoin sandbox as part of a sweeping fintech strategy for 2026–2030
Uzbekistan’s External Debt Rises to $43.97 Bn, Slowing but Still Growing
New data shows slower borrowing pace as multilateral lenders remain Uzbekistan’s biggest creditors
Uzbekistan’s Gold and Forex Reserves Hit Record $61.2 Bn
Reserves rose 3.2% over the month
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy Reveals Draft Budget for 2026
The ministry also set a lower cap of on foreign borrowing
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