Business
UniCredit Wins ECB Approval to Advance Commerzbank Takeover
ECB approval gives UniCredit a path to control Commerzbank, raising questions about startup finance, SME banking and cross-border consolidation.
Editorial Team · Oct 16, 2026
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Uzbek Banks See Strong Deposit Growth in Early 2026, Boosting Startup Financing Potential
Uzbek banks report a 30.88% deposit increase in Q1 2026, boosting liquidity and creating new opportunities for startup funding and venture capital investment.
Editorial Team · May 8, 2026
Business
Octobank Launches E9PAY Transfers from South Korea to HUMO Cards, Boosting Cross-Border Payment Innovations
Octobank launches E9PAY-enabled transfers from South Korea to Uzbekistan’s HUMO cards, fostering fintech innovation and attracting VC interest in cross-border payments.
Editorial Team · May 6, 2026
Business
Uzbekistan Banks See 1.8 Trillion UZS Rise in Problematic Loans, Impacting Startup Financing
Uzbekistan's banking sector saw a 1.8 trillion UZS rise in problematic loans in Q1 2026, affecting credit availability for tech startups and the innovation ecosystem.
Editorial Team · Apr 28, 2026
Business
Uzbekistan Accelerates Privatization of Asakabank Amid Major Financial Restructuring
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank's privatization, reallocating assets and injecting capital to boost venture-backed startups and modernize its banking sector.
Editorial Team · Apr 21, 2026
Business
Uzbek Banks Show Robust Q1 2026 Profits Amid Growing Asset and Credit Portfolio Expansion
Leading Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, signaling expanding opportunities for venture capital and fintech innovation in the country.
Editorial Team · Apr 16, 2026