Kazakhstan Sees Slowdown in Consumer Credit Growth, Regulator Reports

The growth of consumer credit portfolios in Kazakhstan slowed to 7.5% in August 2026, down from 14.6% in August 2025. The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market attributed this to measures restricting unsecured lending, including stricter debt load requirements and limits on consumer loan amounts. The agency also reported a decrease in loans obtained fraudulently.

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