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AI, startups, tech and digital transformation — Kazakhstan & the world

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UAE Tightens Payroll Rules: What It Means for Fintech
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UAE Tightens Payroll Rules: What It Means for Fintech

The UAE's payroll reform, effective June 2026, introduces strict deadlines and standards for cashless salary payments. This effectively turns digital payments into a mandatory element of the HR and financial infrastructure for companies operating in the country, including branches from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The new requirements create an opportunity for fintech services, payment providers, and IT outsourcing companies. For Central Asian businesses, this is a chance to enter the UAE market with ready-made solutions for payroll automation and compliance.

Fintech in Uzbekistan: TBC Bank Turns Profitable and Accelerates Growth
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Fintech in Uzbekistan: TBC Bank Turns Profitable and...

TBC Bank Uzbekistan, a key fintech player in Central Asia, reported profitability and aggressive expansion in the online lending and digital payments segment. The bank, owned by London-based TBC Group, has increased its customer base in Uzbekistan by more than six times over three years and now competes with local banks and super apps. For the Kazakhstan and neighboring countries market, this signals that the 'mobile-only bank' model in the region is no longer an experiment but a working business scheme. Companies like Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) are already receiving requests to build similar digital banking and payment platforms.

Fintech round of $12 million for uzum bank and expansion into Central Asia
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Fintech round of $12 million for uzum bank and expan...

Uzum, one of the largest digital players in Uzbekistan, announced the attraction of $12 million in new capital to develop uzum bank and digital payment services. The funds will be directed towards expanding the product line for SMEs, developing BNPL and cross-border payments with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan. Against this backdrop, regional outsourcing players are receiving a new request for the integration of payment solutions and scoring platforms. For businesses in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, this is a signal: access to cheap and fast digital money in the region will grow in the coming months.

Fintech startups in Central Asia are accelerating digital payments by 2026
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Fintech startups in Central Asia are accelerating di...

Today, fintech startups in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Turkey are competing not only for users but also for infrastructure: payment gateways, anti-fraud, KYC, and open banking. In 2026, the winners will be companies that can quickly connect banks, marketplaces, and acquiring, rather than those who simply promise a convenient interface. For businesses in the region, this is critical: the growth of e-commerce is already hitting the quality of payment experience and the speed of transaction verification.

Kaspi, Payme, TBC and e-commerce: a new wave of fintech in Central Asia
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Kaspi, Payme, TBC and e-commerce: a new wave of fint...

A new wave of competition has begun in the fintech and e-commerce market in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Turkey: local players are strengthening their ecosystems, while international payment systems are increasing their presence. At the same time, cashless payments, BNPL services, cross-border trade, and B2B payment solutions are growing in the region. For IT directors, this means urgent modernization of payment gateways, anti-fraud, and marketplace integrations. Companies like Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) are already seeing an increase in requests for payment system integration projects and cloud migration from banks and large retailers.

Kaspi.kz and Ozon Turkey Strengthen Fintech and E-commerce in the Region
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Kaspi.kz and Ozon Turkey Strengthen Fintech and E-co...

Against the backdrop of accelerating digital payments in Central Asia and the Middle East, major players are strengthening their positions: Kaspi.kz, Ozon, and a number of fintech platforms from the UAE and Turkey have announced new investments and products. For businesses, this means cheaper online payments, new sales channels, and intensifying competition in e-commerce. Today's news is important for online store owners and IT directors planning to scale in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Turkey. For integration with these ecosystems, reliable IT partners such as Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) are already required, capable of quickly connecting payment solutions and marketplaces to existing infrastructure.

Kaspi Pay Launches in Uzbekistan: A New Wave of Fintech Expansion
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Kaspi Pay Launches in Uzbekistan: A New Wave of Fint...

Kazakhstan's largest fintech, Kaspi.kz, has officially confirmed the launch of the Kaspi Pay service in Uzbekistan, starting a pilot focused on SMEs and online sales. The company plans to connect tens of thousands of entrepreneurs within the first year and make mobile payments the primary payment tool. For Kazakhstan, this is a defining moment: the local fintech not only withstands competition but also begins to export technology and business models to neighboring countries. For businesses in the region, this is a signal that cross-border e-commerce and digital payments will grow faster than predicted a year ago.

Kaspi Bank Launches Instant B2B Payments for E-commerce
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Kaspi Bank Launches Instant B2B Payments for E-commerce

Kaspi Bank is expanding its payment infrastructure and testing a new system of instant cashless B2B settlements for e-commerce and marketplaces in Kazakhstan. This involves transitioning from the classic next-day credit model to almost instantaneous settlements between sellers, suppliers, and logistics companies. For the Kazakh online market, this is critical: according to the Agency for Competition Protection and Development, the volume of e-commerce in 2024 exceeded 2.2 trillion tenge and continues to grow at double-digit rates. Today's pilot shows that the pressure on commission fees and the speed of money turnover in the region will increase sharply in the coming months.

National Bank of Kazakhstan to Allocate $350M for Crypto Infrastructure
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National Bank of Kazakhstan to Allocate $350M for Cr...

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced plans to invest up to $350 million in crypto assets, infrastructure companies, and index funds related to digital assets, starting from April–May 2026. This makes Kazakhstan one of the first countries in the region where the central bank is directly entering the digital asset sector through institutional instruments. For fintech startups, payment services, and asset management companies, this opens a new window of access to capital and partnerships. For businesses in Central Asia, this is a signal: digital finance is moving from an experiment to a state strategy.

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