The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic met with microfinance organisations and industry associations on Oct. 27, 2026, to discuss sector challenges and proposals to improve the quality and accessibility of financial services. Industry representatives presented proposals for the sector’s development. Discussions highlighted microfinance organisations’ role in serving households and businesses, including in the country’s regions, alongside the need to improve services and protect consumer rights. National Bank Chairman A. Baketaev outlined plans to hold meetings in this format regularly, creating a standing forum to discuss sector issues and consider market participants’ proposals. This would continue an existing dialogue that included an April 2026 roundtable on digitalisation, consumer credit compliance and microfinance regulation.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic discusses microfinance service access and plans regular sector meetings
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic met with microfinance representatives to discuss sector challenges and proposals to improve service quality and access, with consumer protection also highlighted. Chairman A. Baketaev outlined plans for regular meetings to discuss sector issues and consider industry proposals, continuing the bank’s dialogue with market participants.