Cyprus fears next tranche of bailout funds at risk
Cyprus is unlikely to receive the next tranche of rescue funds from international lenders after apparently falling foul of them over new legislation.
Kazakhstan-based banks obliged to keep equity capital inside the country
According to the Central Bank Governor, up to now they have been able to keep the money on their correspondent accounts abroad.
Kazakhstan people keep $18 billion at home: Central Bank Governor
Accoding to him, massive misleading sms campaigns informing people of alleged bankruptcy of some of Kazakhstan-based banks in the wake of the 20% currency devaluation back in February and waves of rumors about possible devaluation recently have been encouraging people to keep their money at home.
Merkel 'proud' of budget, insists on rigour in EU
Angela Merkel voiced pride in her country's strong budget and called on EU states "finally" to respect joint fiscal rules.
Standard & Poor`s on tenfold obligatory increase in Kazakhstan-based banks’ capital net worth
As of July 1, 2014, 33 out of 38 Kazakhstan-based banks are short of the standard to be introduced in 2019.
Kazakh farmers face stringent loan terms, development of agribusiness inhibited
There are several financial constraints for achieving development of Kazakhstan's agriculture, experts say. Alleviating these is necessary to boost the industry and make Kazakhstan-made products competitive internationally.
Kazakhstan should adjust its legislation for Islamic finance: Kelimbetov
Head of Kazakhstan National Bank Kairat Kelimbetov spoke about the stages of development of Islamic finance in Kazakhstan.
EU pressed to up aid to farmers hit by Russia sanctions
The European Parliament ratcheted up the pressure on the European Union to increase support for farmers hit by a Russian ban on food.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on national currency appreciation
The Governor doesn’t rule out the USD exchange rate could further go down to 170 tenge per $1 as compared to the current 183 tenge per $1.