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Elusive Aussie Bitcoin founder a reluctant identity

Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright, who has revealed himself as the creator of the virtual Bitcoin currency, is an elusive individual.

Elusive Aussie Bitcoin founder a reluctant identity
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Saxo Bank makes Kazakh tenge and oil forecasts

Merely a relatively stable exchange rate is highly rewarding for holders of KZT because of the very high interest rate in Kazakhstan relative to the US dollar: John Hardy.

Saxo Bank makes Kazakh tenge and oil forecasts
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Interest rates on deposits in tenge raised in Kazakhstan

In efforts to contain inflation and de-dollarize the economy, National Bank of Kazakhstan raises interest rates on deposits in tenge.

Interest rates on deposits in tenge raised in Kazakhstan
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Inflation in Kazakhstan makes 13.6% in 2015

Statistics Committee of the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan released official inflation rate data: 13.6% in 2015 in Kazakhstan.

Inflation in Kazakhstan makes 13.6% in 2015
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Kazakhstan National Bank explains tenge depreciation and equilibrium rate

Kazakh National Bank Governor Akishev talks about mechanisms behind depreciation of the tenge and central bank’s role in shaping Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan National Bank explains tenge depreciation and equilibrium rate
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Inflation in Kazakhstan nears 13%, central bank admits

Inflation in Kazakhstan reached 12.8% in the end of November. National Bank's Akishev names tenge depreciation the main driver.

Inflation in Kazakhstan nears 13%, central bank admits
Oil price slump forces Azerbaijan to stop propping up currency

Energy-rich Azerbaijan, whose economy has been hit hard by falling oil prices, withdrew support Monday for its embattled currency and the manat plunged by nearly a third against the dollar.

Oil price slump forces Azerbaijan to stop propping up currency
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Russia moves forward with common currency for EEU despite Kazakhstan's opposition

Russia is considering a common unit of account and currency for the EEU, while Kazakhstan is not eager to move forward with this project.

Russia moves forward with common currency for EEU despite Kazakhstan's opposition
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Pegging or no pegging: tenge in new monetary policy

Experts believe, the financial sector of Kazakhstan has not reached a complete freedom from pegging to the US dollar.

Pegging or no pegging: tenge in new monetary policy
Daniar Akishev. Photo  © Turar Kazangapov
National Bank's Governor post is risky business

The resignation of Kairat Kelimbetov from the post of the National Bank governor and a prompt appointment of Daniyar Akishev have raised conflicting feelings both in the media and among general public.

National Bank's Governor post is risky business
Photo © Turar Kazangapov
Depreciation of tenge caused by appointment of National Bank's new Governor?

According to experts, appointment of Daniyar Ashirov as New Governor plunged the national currency into the feared 300 KZT to $1 zone.

Depreciation of tenge caused by appointment of National Bank's new Governor?
Bolat Zhamishev ©ortcom.kz
Chairman of Development Bank of Kazakhstan on public trust in tenge

Kazakhstanis will trust tenge only when they understand reasons behind exchange rate fluctuations: Chairman of Kazakhstan Development Bank.

Chairman of Development Bank of Kazakhstan on public trust in tenge
Kazakhstan no longer attractive for expats because of tenge depreciation: Deutsche Welle

According to German Deutsche Welle, sharp tenge depreciation caused some foreign workers, who came to Kazakhstan for better prospects, to consider going back home.

Kazakhstan no longer attractive for expats because of tenge depreciation: Deutsche Welle
Photo© Turar Kazangapov
Current tenge exchange rate is adequate: Kazakhstan central bank Governor

Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov sees the current tenge exchange rate as adequate under the circumstances.

Current tenge exchange rate is adequate: Kazakhstan central bank Governor
Photo © Turar Kazangapov
Petrol prices in Kazakhstan depend on Russian ruble: Shkolnik

Kazakh Minister of Energy Vladimir Shkolnik says that the price for petrol in Kazakhstan will depend on the Russian ruble.

Petrol prices in Kazakhstan depend on Russian ruble: Shkolnik
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Kazakh tenge per US dollar exchange rate forecast

In September, the US dollar rate in Kazakhstan will fluctuate in the range of 265-295 tenge per one US dollar, according to Anna Bodrova.

Kazakh tenge per US dollar exchange rate forecast
Kuat Kozhakhmetov. Photo coutresy of primeminister.kz
Why intervene with tenge free float?

Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kuat Kozhakhmetov has commented on the recent interventions of the financial regulator.

Why intervene with tenge free float?
Kairat Kelimbetov. RIA Novosti
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on interventions into FX market

Currency interventions September 16 totaled $144 million. September 17 the figure stood at 270.4 million, falling to 67.2 million September 18.

Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on interventions into FX market
Minister of Finance Bakhyt Sultanov. Photo © Turar Kazangapov
In Kazakhstan salaries depend on labor productivity, not on dollar exchange rate: Minister of Finance

Kazakh Minister of Finance Bakhyt Sultanov said that salaries of Kazakhstanis should not depend on tenge per dollar exchange rate.

In Kazakhstan salaries depend on labor productivity, not on dollar exchange rate: Minister of Finance
Photo © Turar Kazangapov
Kazakh central bank intervenes in FX market to stabilize tenge

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has made exchange rate interventions to stabilize the tenge.

Kazakh central bank intervenes in FX market to stabilize tenge