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The Central Bank of Uzbekistan announced that on the weekend of October 17–18, branches of 24 commercial banks will be open: currency exchange and money transfer points will operate there. Working hours may vary depending on the branch.
Dilnoza RahimovaIn the Habib Abdullayev mahalla, together with Uzsanoatqurilishbank, the needs of local entrepreneurs are being studied and their business ideas are turned into practical projects. An example is a confectionery and bakery shop that received about 100 million soums and increased production by 30–40%.
Nilufar KarimovaAccording to the BBC, Chancellor John Healey is considering raising taxes on the banking sector ahead of the budget. Options under discussion include restoring the corporation tax surcharge from 3% to 8%, raising the bank levy, or a moratorium on loss relief. The four biggest banks earned about £15bn in six months; the industry warns of a threat to competitiveness.
Dilnoza RahimovaSpot.uz examined the terms of sum deposits at Uzbek banks for October 2026. The maximum rates on the market are 20–22% per annum — 2–3 percentage points above the average. Rates have declined over the year: in February 2025 the maximum reached 26%, by August 2026 — 23%, while mass-market offers shifted from 20–21% to 18–20%.
Nilufar KarimovaThe committee of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan held its eighth meeting in September 2026 and reviewed 37 issues, including registration, licensing and supervision of credit institutions. 8 banks were fined, but their names and the amounts of the fines were not disclosed.
Nilufar Karimova
