Volatility of the Russian rouble is not reflected on the Kazakh tenge
Besides, Kazakhstan may do pretty well with the oil prices standing in the range of $95-100 per barrel: Central Bank Governor.
Kazakhstan banknote named best in the world
Kazakhstan commemorative banknote with a nominal value of 10,000 tenge has been acknowledged The Banknote of the Year by IBNS.
New 10,000 tenge banknote released in Kazakhstan
Newly designed banknote with a nominal value of 10,000 tenge has been released in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan investments into the US economy stand at $41 billion: Central Bank Governor
US companies have directly invested into the Kazakh economy $22 billion, with the overall US investments into the Kazakh economy since Kazakhstan gained independence standing at $38 billion.
Central Bank Governor turns down suggestions of a single pension fund in Kazakhstan
Mr. Marchenko emphasized that Kazakhstan needs to think of public private partnerships to launch investment projects inside the country.
National Bank’s gold and FX reserves figure announced
Since the start of the year the net gold and FX reserves have grown by 19.93%.
Customs Union may launch a common currency in 10-12 years: Central Bank Governor
According to him, it will take time for the Customs Union member states to work out common rules of the game.
Central Bank Governor Gregory Marchenko in favor of raising retirement age for women
In an interview for KazTag Agency early March Gregory Marchenko said that “raising the retirement age for women up to 63 y.o. is an issue of gender equality.
Central Bank Governor does not rule out the key rate may be further slashed in May
Earlier the Bank decided to set the key rate at 6.5% starting from April 1, which is the lowest rate ever.
Stressed Assets Fund to buy out bad loans from banks starting from May
The vehicle will be used to buy out bad loans not related to the real estate market: Central Bank Governor.
KazMunaiGas to issue bonds at the APR of 6% to finance Kashagan: Central Bank Governor
The National Oil Fund assets managed by the National Bank will be used to purchase the bonds.
Kazakhmys sold gold worth $115 million to Kazakhstan National Bank
Kazakhmys corporation sold gold worth $115 million to Kazakhstan National Bank in the first quarter of 2012.
Toxic assets fund under the National Bank of Kazakhstan launched
Should the toxic assets fund be successful, second tier banks will get rid of toxic assets worth $2 billion: Central Bank Governor.
Kazakhstan Central Bank slashes its key rate
Previously the key rate had been slashed February 14, 2012 from 7.5% to 7%.
Central Bank Governor on Islamic financial industry in Kazakhstan
The Government is developing an Islamic Finance Development Roadmap before 2020.
It is prematurely to talk of a single currency within the Customs Union: Central Bank Governor
First of all, the member states would have to concert major macroeconomic parameters just like European nations did when formulating Maastricht criteria.
National Bank preparing for e-tenge
Kazakhstan National Bank is working on implementation of e-tenge electronic money system.
National Bank purchased 20 tons of gold since November 2011
As of March 1, 2012 the Bank’s gold and currency reserves made up $35.352 billion, with the currency reserves standing at $30.072 billion.
Central Bank Governor on the Tenge strengthening
The external conditions for Kazakhstan, a commodity exporter, are extremely favorable: Gregory Marchenko.
Massimov signed joint statement of government and National Bank
Karim Massimov signed a joint statement of Kazakhstan government and the National Bank on the economic policy in 2012.