THE ROLE OF COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENHANCING THE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: THE CASE OF SANOAT QURILISH BANK (SQB)
Keywords:
digital economy, investment potential, commercial banks, international financial institutions, Sanoat Qurilish Bank, fintech, sustainable finance.Abstract
This study examines the role of cooperation with international financial institutions in enhancing the investment potential of commercial banks in the digital economy, using Sanoat Qurilish Bank (SQB) as a case. It argues that such partnerships expand access to long-term capital, accelerate digital transformation, improve risk management, and strengthen integration into global financial markets. The paper concludes that IFI collaboration significantly increases SQB’s competitiveness, resilience, and capacity to finance sustainable and technology-driven economic development in Uzbekistan.
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