RBI Discusses Entry into Uzbekistan Capital Market

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Leadership of Uzbekistan Stock Exchange held talks with representatives of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), focusing on the development of Uzbekistan’s capital market and the expansion of participation by international financial institutions.

The main focus of the meeting was on the introduction of modern financial solutions, improving the investment attractiveness of the market, and attracting foreign investors. RBI representatives stated that they are considering entering Uzbekistan’s capital market as a custodian bank and also plan to operate on the stock exchange through local brokerage firms.

The sides also exchanged views on increasing liquidity in the domestic capital market, expanding the investor base, and implementing international standards in settlement, custody, and securities servicing operations.

Raiffeisen Bank International AG is the central institution of the Raiffeisen Banking Group and has extensive experience in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe.

The bank has infrastructure enabling direct integration with central securities depositories and provides custody services for international clients.