This article focuses on analyzing the return on equity (ROE) indicator as a key measure of the efficiency of commercial banks in Uzbekistan. The study examines differences in ROE across four types of bank ownership structures for the period 1999-2023. The findings indicate that banks with indirect state ownership had the highest average ROE, whereas those with direct state ownership showed the lowest capital profitability. Private banks exhibited high volatility, suggesting a higher risk profile in their operations. Meanwhile, foreign banks demonstrated a stable level of capital efficiency, with an improving trend in recent years. This research provides insights into policies and strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial banks in Uzbekistan.

This study investigates the role of ESG-driven innovation as a strategic source of competitive advantage in the banking sector, with a comparative focus on state-owned and private banks across emerging and developed markets. Drawing on the Resource-Based View and Dynamic Capabilities theory, it develops a novel ESG Innovation Index that captures the depth and integration of sustainability technologies, such as AI-based ESG analytics, carbon tracking platforms, and digital reporting systems into core banking functions. Using a panel dataset of 68 banks from Central Asia and benchmark economies (2015–2024), the study employs fixed-effects and system GMM models to assess the impact of ESG innovation on profitability (ROA, ROE), operational efficiency, market share, and investor attractiveness. Results reveal that ESG innovation significantly enhances financial and operational performance, while the magnitude of its impact is substantially higher among private banks. The findings highlight that ownership structure moderates the innovation–performance nexus, with private banks leveraging technological agility for greater returns, whereas state-owned banks tend to pursue compliance-oriented sustainability agendas. The research contributes to strategic management and sustainable finance literature by framing ESG innovation as a contingent dynamic capability and offers policy insights for regulators seeking to balance innovation incentives across ownership types.

This article discusses strategies for the development of financial services in commercial banks in order to increase their competitiveness, efficiency and value proposition. In an era characterized by global technological development and changing customer preferences, commercial banks face the need to innovate and adapt to changing market demands. The article notes that today, when digital technologies are rapidly developing, the banking sector is reorganizing its activities in accordance with modern requirements. The digital financial services offered by commercial banks serve not only to meet the needs of customers, but also to improve the quality of banking services, reduce operating costs and increase competitiveness.
The process of developing digital financial services by commercial banks has been gradual for many years, depending on technological progress, changes in customer requirements and the development of global financial markets. The implementation of these strategies will help commercial banks take a leading position in the financial services sector, stimulate business growth and achieve broader goals of economic prosperity and social well-being.

In recent years, the intensification of global financial instability has posed significant challenges to banking markets. In response, commercial banks have placed particular emphasis on enhancing their resilience to economic fluctuations. According to expert forecasts, activity in the global banking sector is expected to increase substantially in 2025–2026. Notably, inflation in the Eurozone in 2024 is projected to be around 2.3% instead of the previously forecast 2.7%. Financial stability, however, remains tied to moderate growth prospects. Various models typically chosen or approved by regulators are used to assess banks’ stability. Contemporary research focuses on improving existing methodologies and financial stability indicators in light of changes in the global macroeconomic environment, raising capital adequacy requirements for banks, and enhancing tools for forecasting their future performance. At the same time, the adoption of new technologies and financial instruments is accelerating banks’ digital transformation and the automation of their business processes. This article offers a comprehensive study of the means and mechanisms for ensuring the financial stability of commercial banks in Uzbekistan. Its primary objective is to analyze the state of the banking sector and identify ways to strengthen its resilience, drawing on global best practices and national specificities. To achieve this, both scientific-pedagogical methods (historical-comparative analysis, structural-logical research) and empirical approaches (statistics from regulatory documents and bank reports, expert surveys) are employed.

This paper analyzes the dynamics of net interest margin (NIM) in commercial banks of Uzbekistan for the period 1999–2023. Net interest margin reflects the efficiency of generating income from interest-bearing assets and is an important indicator for assessing financial stability and profitability. The study examines differences between banks by ownership type, time trends, and the impact of outliers. The results indicate that foreign banks have significantly higher NIM compared to other groups, while state-owned banks demonstrate the lowest efficiency. Furthermore, since 2017, the efficiency of state-owned banks with direct government ownership has increased significantly.

This article is devoted to the analysis of the role of commercial banks of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the development of the national economy, in particular, in financing investment projects, increasing the level of employment, and implementing innovative technologies. It highlights the priority areas for the development of the banking system of such strategic documents as the "New Uzbekistan - 2030" program and the Development Strategy for 2022-2026. Also, an in-depth analysis of the main indicators of the banking system of Uzbekistan (assets, loans, capital, and deposits) was conducted. In particular, the differences between state-owned banks and other banks, their market share, and their impact on economic stability are shown based on statistical data. The analysis revealed that state-owned banks have a dominant position in the market, but other banks can compete almost equally in attracting deposits. Information on the lending activities of commercial banks and the volume of non-performing loans (NPL) was also presented, and the risks and effectiveness in this area were assessed

The article discusses the importance of implementing transformation processes in Uzbekistan’s commercial banks under globalization and competitive conditions, as well as their future prospects. The study highlights the necessary changes for the successful operation of commercial banks in modern economic conditions, their ways of increasing competitiveness, and integrating into the global financial system. The article explores the challenges faced by Uzbekistan's banking system in the transformation process and examines the social, economic, and technological factors influencing this process. Recommendations are proposed for introducing new technologies, developing digital banking services, and ensuring the financial stability of banks. Furthermore, the future prospects of Uzbekistan's commercial banks in the context of global competition are analyzed, with measures proposed for strengthening the financial stability of the country's banking system.

This study investigates the relationship between ESG disclosure quality and international competitiveness among commercial banks in Central Asia, benchmarked against a matched sample of European Union (EU) institutions. Using a mixed-methods approach –including content analysis of sustainability reports (2018–2024), a novel ESG Disclosure Quality Index (EDQI), and panel regressions on 495 bank-year observations – we find that Central Asian banks exhibit significantly lower ESG transparency across environmental, social, and governance dimensions compared to EU peers. Crucially, higher-quality ESG disclosure is robustly associated with greater foreign investment inflows, increased likelihood of Eurobond issuance, higher foreign ownership, and improved credit ratings – even after controlling for bank fundamentals and institutional quality. Notably, the marginal benefit of ESG transparency is significantly stronger in Central Asia than in the EU, suggesting that credible disclosure serves as a critical signaling mechanism in emerging markets where such information is scarce. These findings support the strategic adoption of global ESG reporting standards (e.g., ISSB, TCFD) by Central Asian regulators and banks to enhance financial integration and investor confidence.

In international banking practice, ensuring the profitability of commercial banks is of great importance, which not only serves to maintain their financial stability, but also to increase their competitiveness in market conditions. Banks with a high level of profitability perform their financial intermediary function more effectively, which leads to the strengthening of their place and role in the economy. Therefore, in the practice of developed Western countries of the world, the issues of increasing the profitability and ensuring the stability of commercial banks are considered one of the most priority and urgent areas of strengthening their competitiveness in the financial market. They pay great attention to increasing profitability in order to ensure the effective operation of banks, the provision of high-quality services to customers, and a worthy contribution to economic development. The article develops scientific proposals aimed at ensuring the profitability of loans of commercial banks of the country.

This article analyzes the impact of capital adequacy and financial stability on the competitiveness of commercial banks in the financial market. The study examines capital adequacy ratios within the banking system, risk management mechanisms, and the institutional foundations for ensuring the financial stability of banks. Based on international financial standards, particularly the Basel III framework, the relationship between bank capital and competitiveness is analyzed. The results of the study demonstrate that maintaining financial stability in banks is a crucial factor in strengthening the competitive environment within the financial market.

The article examines the relationship between banks and the stock market, the role of banks as investors in the stock market, as well as methods of raising capital and managing risks in the stock market. The specific features of banks' activities in the stock market and theoretical approaches to this process are studied in detail.

In this article, we will consider the formation of expenses and income in commercial banks, development of its general indicators taking into account banking activity, accounting and analysis of expenses and income in banks on the example of JSICB "Ipak Yuli" bank.

This article discusses the role of the bank's credit policy in the allocation of its bank resources, the criteria for the credit policy of commercial banks and modern methods of managing problem loans. Also, the article specifically addresses the issues of the commercial bank's credit portfolio, its essence and formation.

This article examines the organization of external audits of consolidated financial statements of commercial banks prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as the implementation of this process within the banking system of Uzbekistan. In particular, the study analyzes the introduction of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) in the external audit of commercial banks’ activities, the application of auditing procedures in banks, and the specific aspects of implementing ISA in banking practice. The article also discusses the distinctive features of auditing banks’ financial statements and the peculiarities of conducting such audits

This article examines ways to enhance the participation of commercial banks in poverty reduction. It analyzes the role of banks in alleviating poverty through credit policies, financial inclusion, microloans, and financing social projects. Furthermore, the article suggests measures to strengthen the social responsibility of commercial banks and improve the accessibility of financial services based on international experience.

There are several ways to attract resources in commercial banks. It is convenient for commercial banks to use their funds as a resource. However, given the limited resources available, the funds attracted are acceptable and attractive. In this study, we will examine the ways in which commercial banks conduct deposit policies to attract resources and the ratio of deposits to various economic indicators. Let us focus on the problems that exist in the process and their solutions.

This article analyzes the directions that should be carried out in order to effectively use marketing communications in commercial banks, the opinions of foreign and domestic scientists about marketing communication and proposals for its use in commercial banks, the importance of marketing communications in commercial banks in the context of the transition to the digital economy, problems related to the industry, and as a result of the analysis, conclusions and proposals were formulated.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of ways to increase the efficiency of the resource base of commercial banks, its economic significance in ensuring the stability of banking activities, and its role in enhancing the efficient use of financial resources. The study examines the structural composition of the bank resource base and its importance in liquidity management, expansion of lending capacity, and minimization of financial risks from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Particular attention is paid to improving mechanisms for attracting idle funds of households and business entities to the bank resource base, diversifying deposit and non-deposit funding sources, optimizing the cost of resources, and increasing the competitiveness of banks. The research findings contribute to identifying opportunities to strengthen the financial stability of the banking system and support economic development through improving the efficiency of the resource base of commercial banks

В данной статье проведен анализ кредитного портфеля государственных банков Республики Узбекистан. Проанализирована политика коммерческих банков в отношении физических лиц и кредитная политика в отношении юридических лиц. Разработаны предложения по эффективному использованию кредитных рисков и кредитных линий в коммерческих банках.

This article highlights the fact that commercial banks depend on several factors, such as the development of banking operations by improving monetary policy, constant adaptation to socio-economic conditions, the development of new strategies and tools for banking activities, effective management of banking risks, and the development of banking currency operations by reducing problematic processes. Also, today, the relevance of the development of commercial banks is indisputable, since the successful functioning of the entire financial system of the country depends on it, taking into account the existing problems in making financial decisions in banks and reducing problematic processes, as well as the author's approaches and suggestions for their elimination

The article discusses the problems related to the main areas of effective management of the loan portfolio of commercial banks, as well as improving the management of the loan portfolio of commercial banks, and has developed proposals to address them. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in our opinion, it is advisable to implement the following measures: planning, rational management, as well as the use of loan portfolios and loan investments helps to increase competitiveness and reduce the credit risk of commercial banks.

This article examines the drivers of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Uzbekistan’s commercial banks by combining macroeconomic determinants with bank-specific factors and assesses the effectiveness of early warning systems (EWS) in mitigating the procyclicality of asset-quality deterioration. The empirical narrative relies on official Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan indicators for NPLs and loan portfolios, complemented by recent empirical studies on NPL determinants in transforming banking systems. Particular attention is paid to ownership-related heterogeneity (state-owned vs. other banks), comparability issues between regulatory NPL metrics and IFRS 9-based measures, and the role of loan restructuring practices. The paper derives policy-oriented recommendations aimed at improving disclosure of asset quality, integrating IFRS 9 indicators into supervisory monitoring, and standardizing EWS triggers for timely detection of borrower credit deterioration.

The article analyzes the processes of digital transformation of the banking system of the Republic of Uzbekistan in recent years, achievements, and current pressing issues. The study examined the role of the digital economy in the activities of commercial banks, in particular, the role of Big Data technologies and online platforms, their significance in increasing banking efficiency, and innovative approaches such as blockchain. Based on the theoretical approaches of scientists to assessing banking efficiency, the skills of banks in minimizing costs and optimizing profits are emphasized. In conclusion, the necessity of forming a digital transformation ecosystem in Uzbekistan, expanding the fintech infrastructure, and increasing the competitiveness of the banking system through the implementation of international standards has been put forward

This article examines the structure of resource bases and capital adequacy mechanisms in major international commercial banks, with a focus on JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. The analysis reveals that deposits remain the primary source of funding, while long-term liabilities and shareholder equity play a crucial role in ensuring financial stability. The Basel Committee’s capital adequacy standards serve as an essential benchmark, enhancing banks’ capacity to absorb risks. The findings are of practical relevance for Uzbekistan’s banking sector in terms of diversifying resource bases, optimizing capital structure, and strengthening liquidity management.

This article analyzes the performance of Uzbek banks during 2013-2023, focusing on the impact of credit and liquidity risks on financial stability. The results show that an increase in credit risks is a key factor reducing financial stability. Moreover, banks with higher liquid assets are found to be more stable. The study provides scientific foundations and practical recommendations for improving risk management systems in banks.