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Finance
Trading of UzNIF Securities to Start on May 18
Investors looking to capitalise on this offering have a limited window to participate
Uzbekistan Becomes Second-Largest Global Gold Buyer in Q1 2026
This state-level buying spree contributed to a broader upward trend
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
Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Uzbekistan Entry to Provide Custodial Services
Representatives from the international organisation have already held preliminary discussions
Uzbekistan’s State Budget Revenues Surge by 35% in Q1 2026
Tax collection remains the cornerstone of the nation's financial stability
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
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 to Require SIM, ID and Bank Card Match For New Payment App Users
New users must pass a three-way verification check
Uzbekistan Issues $1 Bn in International Sovereign Bonds on Global Markets
The deal became the largest local currency issuance across Central and Eastern Europe
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
More Than 10 Uzbek Banks Plan Islamic Banking Rollout
The region is seen as having strong potential for Islamic finance
Uzbekistan Crypto Turnover Surpasses $2 Bn in 2025
Over the past year, NAPP blocked more than 3,000 illegal resources
Crypto Legislation Stalls as Banks Reject White House Compromise
Crypto companies including Coinbase support the White House compromise
Bank Lending in Uzbekistan Jumps 36% in 2025
Loans issued in the national currency were the main driver of the increase
Stocks Slide and Dollar Gains as Markets React to Iran Conflict
Oil prices continued rising after Monday’s surge
Nintendo Set for ¥300 Bn Share Sale as Banks Unwind Cross-Holdings
Shares in Nintendo trimmed earlier gains and were last up 2.4%
Uzbekistan’s Public Debt Rises $6.6 Bn in 2025
International financial institutions remain the largest creditors
Uzbek Central Bank Adds Three Firms to Microfinance Register
Uzbekistan’s microfinance market expanded to $8.57 bn in 9M 2025