The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan held talks with a Shinhan Bank delegation on the bank’s plans to expand and strengthen its position in Uzbekistan’s banking market and on the regulatory process for establishing banking institutions in the country. Shinhan Bank, led by Head of Global Business Promotion Division Kim Jihyung, presented an overview of its recent activities and near-term plans. The Central Bank outlined relevant establishment procedures and legislative requirements, and the discussion also covered potential business development opportunities arising from the privatization of state-owned banks.