Major Uzbek payment companies report varied profit increases in Q1 2026, with Paynet’s surge driven by a significant one-time dividend inflow.
Moscow court restricts actions of two men accused of manipulating stock prices via Telegram channels, linked to illicit profits over 28 million rubles on the Moscow Exchange.
Uzbekistan fast-tracks Asakabank privatization with targeted asset transfers, capital injections, and strategic partnerships, signaling a pivotal reform in the state banking sector.
Leading Uzbek banks reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with rising profits, expanded assets, and diversified income amid increased competition and growing credit risks.