SIBOS 2025: Octobank Showcases Central Asia’s Banking Potential

Frankfurt am Main. Uzbekistan’s Octobank took part in the world’s largest financial forum, SIBOS 2025, as an exhibitor, showcasing its ambition to become part of the global financial ecosystem and present its digital solutions to the international community.

A Global Stage for a Regional Player

SIBOS has traditionally been a key event for the global banking sector, bringing together leading banks, fintech companies, and regulators. This year, more than 12,000 participants discussed the future of digital payments, cross-border settlements, trade finance, and sustainable technologies.

For Octobank, participation marked a symbolic step — the bank presented its solutions alongside global players for the first time, strengthening Uzbekistan’s image as an emerging financial hub in Central Asia.

Networking Outcomes and Negotiations

Over the course of four days, the Octobank delegation held more than 40 business meetings with banks, industry organizations, and fintech companies from over 20 countries, including the United States, Turkey, India, Egypt, the UAE, Hungary, and others.

Discussions resulted in mutually beneficial ties with major financial institutions, including NASDAQ, Ghazanfan Bank, Banco De Comercio e Industria, Misyon Bank, Arab African Int. Bank, Aktif Bank, and HDFC Bank. Talks focused on digital payments, business solutions, and joint initiatives.

From Words to Action

According to Usmon Shomayramov, Director of the Treasury Department, a number of agreements have already advanced to the stage of scheduled follow-up meetings.

Deputy Chairman of Octobank’s Management Board, Hamid Jumaev, emphasized:
“Participating at SIBOS as an exhibitor is a strategic milestone in Octobank’s development and a confirmation that we are on the right track. We see how rapidly technology and customer expectations are evolving. Our goal is not just to follow these changes, but to be among the leaders in implementing them.”

Significance for the Region

For Uzbekistan, Octobank’s participation in SIBOS goes far beyond the success of a single bank. It sends a signal that regional financial institutions are capable of claiming a meaningful role in the global architecture of payments and investments.

SIBOS is the largest international forum in the field of financial services and technologies, bringing together leading representatives of the banking community, fintech companies, and regulators every year to discuss trends, share expertise, and build partnerships.