30 September 2026, 17:01 Fintech
Uzbekistan’s total external debt rises by nearly $2 billion to $84.1 billion
The current account deficit reached $6.2 billion in the first half of 2026, increasing by about $410 million in the second quarter.
30 September 2026, 15:44 Fintech
Uzbekistan Mortgage Refinancing Company places 10th bond issue worth 300 billion soums
The coupon yield on UzMRC’s securities increased for the first time since March this year, reaching 16.5%.
28 September 2026, 11:04 Fintech
Tashkent Stock Exchange launches trading in $30 million worth of foreign-currency bonds
Foreign-currency bonds issued by Asia Alliance Bank and Universalbank are now trading on the exchange.
24 September 2026, 11:56 Fintech
Uzbekistan Airways IPO postponed to 2027
The offering was previously scheduled for the second half of 2026. The postponement is related to the company’s preparations for the IPO.
22 September 2026, 16:05 Fintech
Uzbekistan’s securities market capitalization triples to exceed $25 billion — NAII
NAII Chairman Anvar Irchaev noted that over-the-counter market turnover has increased more than 40-fold in recent years.
22 September 2026, 15:08 Fintech
High borrowing costs in Uzbekistan are driving external borrowing — Abdukodirov
He noted that Eurobonds and other debt instruments are now becoming the main drivers of capital market development.
22 September 2026, 11:41 Fintech
Abdulla Abdukodirov proposes transforming UFRD from an investment fund into a sovereign wealth fund
According to him, the Fund for Reconstruction and Development could become a source of cheaper financing for the domestic capital market.
16 September 2026, 13:25 Fintech
Shinhan Financial Group plans to develop digital banking and business solutions in Uzbekistan
The South Korean group plans to open a subsidiary bank in Uzbekistan in 2027.
14 September 2026, 15:19 Fintech
AKFA Aluminium may issue $300 million in Eurobonds on London Stock Exchange
The company has submitted a proposal to shareholders to approve a five-year international bond issue.
10 September 2026, 17:03 Fintech
Forbes ranks the world’s top-performing banks, with an Uzbek bank making the list
The ranking includes 500 banks from 89 countries, with Uzbekistan’s Xalq Banki among the listed institutions.
30 April 2026, 17:56 Fintech
UZSIF announced the start of an IPO — investors will be offered about 30% of shares
The offering period starts today and will last until May 12. The price is set at $25 per GDR and 4.65 soums per share.
31 March 2026, 09:57 Fintech
Rothschild & Co to Advise on IPOs of Uzbekistan’s Largest Enterprises
Training seminars on corporate governance and attracting investment can be organized for local businesses.
25 March 2026, 18:55 Fintech
Oson received a license from the Dubai regulator to open a neobank.
The holding plans to launch a “completely new wallet” and new cash withdrawal terminals this year.
13 March 2026, 17:03 Fintech
Banks and payment institutions will be held liable for damages caused by cybercrimes
Administrative penalties will be established for businesses for failure to comply with cybersecurity requirements.
6 March 2026, 14:26 Fintech
Uzbekistan to Experiment with Targeted Mortgage Deposits
Citizens will be able to save money for a down payment on a mortgage in special accounts throughout the year.
5 March 2026, 10:36 Fintech
The AI Development Center under the Ministry of Digital Technologies will collaborate with CAFA
The parties will implement pilot projects and develop digital finance infrastructure.
5 January 2026, 21:00 Fintech
“UzNIF plans an IPO in the first half of 2026 with listings in London and Tashkent” — Franklin Templeton
Spot spoke with Marius Dan, CEO for Central Asia at Templeton Global Investments, about the changes to UzNIF’s portfolio, the transformation of its 15 portfolio companies, the inclusion of Uzpromstroybank, and plans for the fund’s IPO with a dual listing.
