The US dollar has fallen against the Kazakhstani tenge in local exchange offices, with rates dropping significantly compared to previous days.
April 2, 2026
The US dollar fell to its lowest level since August 2024 on Kazakhstan's stock exchange, trading at an average of 475.09 tenge amid continued strengthening of the national currency driven by high oil prices.
Starting April 2026, Kazakhstan will end price controls on utilities and AI-92 gasoline while launching a tax amnesty program to write off penalties for qualifying small businesses.
A state audit in Kazakhstan's Kostanay region uncovered over $230 million in financial violations and systemic mismanagement across infrastructure projects, business subsidies, and public procurement.
New lending regulations in Kazakhstan from July 1 will make it harder to get loans without verified income. Banks must now calculate strict debt-to-income ratios.
Uzbekistan's fintech leader Oson has received a banking license from Dubai's regulator, allowing it to launch a neobank and create an operational hub for expansion into Middle Eastern markets.
Commodity exchanges from Belarus, Kazakhstan (via ETS), Russia (St. Petersburg), and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to mutually recognize their price indicators as part of creating an international benchmark system.
Eurasian Resources Group has terminated Serik Shakhazhanov's role as CEO of its Kazakh operations and appointed Abylai Sadenov as his successor.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a subsidized loan program with a 6% annual rate to support livestock farmers. The funds are designated for purchasing animals and developing feedlots as part of a national development strategy.
Leading global credit rating agencies have affirmed Kazakhstan's sovereign credit rating at investment-grade levels with stable or positive outlooks, highlighting economic resilience and reform progress.
Kazakhstan's 'National Fund for Children' program has amassed over $2.5 billion in savings for seven million young citizens over three years.
A seven-year ban ends as Kazakh banks gain permission to pay up to 1% annual interest on money held in current accounts starting March 19.
Kazakhstan's Financial Center has been transferred under the control of the Ministry of Finance following a similar move with the Social Health Insurance Fund.
Kazakh banks have blocked payment services for betting companies not registered in a new state system following recent legal amendments. The National Bank confirmed this enforcement action aimed at curbing illegal gambling operations.
Uzbekistan's digital platform Uzum has raised over $130 million from Omani sovereign funds and existing investors like Tencent. The deal values the company at $2.3 billion.
Uzbekistan's government will sell major corporate assets including offices airports and refineries via auction The proceeds are earmarked specifically to pay $131 million in overdue wages owed to nearly 39 thousand employees
Uzbekistan's international reserves have climbed to a record $77 billion, driven by an increase in the value of its substantial gold stockpile.
Uzbekistan's government has authorized selling major assets from three large companies—Enter Engineering, Eriell Group and Saneg—to pay $131 million in overdue wages affecting nearly 39 thousand workers.