The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, held a roundtable on countering fraud and strengthening cybersecurity in the financial sector, aiming to develop mechanisms for coordinated cooperation to protect citizens and raise public awareness of cyber literacy. Discussions covered implementation of Kyrgyz Republic legislation on cybersecurity and application of legal requirements to the financial and credit sector, minimum requirements for anti-fraud systems in commercial banks, payment organisations and microfinance organisations, and introducing financial security lessons into school education. Participants included representatives from security, law enforcement, digital development, personal data protection and financial intelligence bodies, as well as banking, microfinance and telecoms associations, the Interbank Processing Center, commercial banks, payment organisations, a credit bureau and telecom operators.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic 2025-12-12
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic convenes OSCE roundtable on coordinated anti-fraud and cybersecurity measures for financial institutions
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek hosted a roundtable on enhancing cybersecurity and countering fraud in the financial sector. Discussions focused on implementing Kyrgyz legislation on cybersecurity, anti-fraud systems in financial institutions, and integrating financial security education in schools. Participants included representatives from security, law enforcement, and financial intelligence sectors.