2009-06-10 | 130023The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issues rules governing the creation and acquisition of non-bank subsidiaries by commercial banks, requiring prior written approval and strict adherence to capital limits. The regulations restrict permissible activities to specific sectors such as microfinance, leasing, and fintech, while prohibiting operations in offshore zones or sanctioned jurisdictions. Banks must demonstrate financial stability, robust risk management, and impeccable reputations for key personnel to obtain regulatory consent for such investments.