Ways to Further Improve the Activities of Banks in the Financial Market in Uzbekistan
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This paper examines potential strategies for enhancing the role and performance of banks in the financial market of Uzbekistan. Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis, it identifies key challenges facing the Uzbek banking sector and proposes a set of policy recommendations to improve the efficiency, stability, and development impact of banks. The main findings highlight the need for continued financial sector liberalization, strengthening of regulatory and supervisory frameworks, promotion of competition and consolidation in the banking industry, expansion of financial inclusion and access to credit for underserved segments, and development of capital markets as a complementary source of long-term financing.
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