Finasia Capital at the Fitch on Uzbekistan Forum 2025

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – April 16, 2025 – On April 16, Finasia Capital Team had the honour of participating in the Fitch on Uzbekistan Forum in Tashkent, organised by Fitch Ratings. The event brought together senior policymakers, international financial institutions, and corporate leaders for in-depth discussions on Uzbekistan’s economic outlook and reform agenda.

Our Co-Founder and CEO, Odilbek Isakov, CFA, moderated the opening panel discussion on Uzbekistan’s economic outlook and reform progress. The panel featured distinguished speakers from the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Fitch Ratings.

Key discussion themes included:

• Uzbekistan’s ongoing reform priorities and implementation challenges
• Factors influencing the country’s sovereign credit rating
• The broader macroeconomic landscape of the region

Later sessions explored:

• The transformation of the Uzbek banking sector
• Corporate credit quality and Uzbekistan’s positioning in global markets
• The growing importance of ESG ratings and sustainable finance in national development

We extend our sincere appreciation to Fitch Ratings for hosting this timely and impactful forum, and would like to thank the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the IMF, and EBRD for their valuable participation in the panel discussions.