Deposit Guarantee Agency Held a Meeting with the EBRD Delegation

On 1 June 2026, the Deposit Guarantee Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a working meeting with representatives of the Capital and Financial Markets Development (CFMD) team of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).



The meeting focused on the current operation of the deposit guarantee system, its funding level, ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the Agency’s activities, and prospective areas of cooperation with the EBRD.



EBRD representatives provided information on advisory and financial instruments used to support deposit guarantee systems based on international experience. Particular attention was given to assessing compliance with the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (BCP) and the IADI Core Principles, analyzing the coverage level of guaranteed deposits and the adequacy of system funding, introducing risk-based premium systems, improving reimbursement processes, and strengthening corporate governance and the regulatory framework.



The parties also exchanged views on EBRD projects implemented in other countries to support the development of deposit guarantee systems.



At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their readiness to continue cooperation aimed at strengthening financial stability, protecting depositors’ interests, and enhancing public confidence in the banking sector.