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Central bank Governor Gregory Marchenko. Vladimir Dmitriyev ©
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.

Volatility of the Russian rouble is not reflected on the Kazakh tenge
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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.

Kazakhstan banknote named best in the world
Commemorative banknote with a nominal value of 10 000 tenge, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of kazakhstan.
New 10,000 tenge banknote released in Kazakhstan

Newly designed banknote with a nominal value of 10,000 tenge has been released in Kazakhstan.

New 10,000 tenge banknote released in Kazakhstan
Central bank Governor Gregory Marchenko. Vladimir Dmitriyev ©
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.

Kazakhstan investments into the US economy stand at $41 billion: Central Bank Governor
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.

Central Bank Governor turns down suggestions of a single pension fund in Kazakhstan
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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%.

National Bank’s gold and FX reserves figure announced
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
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.

Customs Union may launch a common currency in 10-12 years: Central Bank Governor
Central bank Governor Gregory Marchenko. Vladimir Dmitriyev ©
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 Gregory Marchenko in favor of raising retirement age for women
Gregory Marchenko. Photo by Vladimir Dmitriyev©
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.

Central Bank Governor does not rule out the key rate may be further slashed in May
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
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.

Stressed Assets Fund to buy out bad loans from banks starting from May
Kashagan oil field. ©REUTERS
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.

KazMunaiGas to issue bonds at the APR of 6% to finance Kashagan: Central Bank Governor
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.

Kazakhmys sold gold worth $115 million to Kazakhstan National Bank
© Yaroslav Radlovsky
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.

Toxic assets fund under the National Bank of Kazakhstan launched
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
Kazakhstan Central Bank slashes its key rate

Previously the key rate had been slashed February 14, 2012 from 7.5% to 7%.

Kazakhstan Central Bank slashes its key rate
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
Central Bank Governor on Islamic financial industry in Kazakhstan

The Government is developing an Islamic Finance Development Roadmap before 2020.

Central Bank Governor on Islamic financial industry in Kazakhstan
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
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.

It is prematurely to talk of a single currency within the Customs Union: Central Bank Governor
Chairman of Kazakhstan National Bank Gregory Marchenko. Photo by Yaroslav Radlovskiy©
National Bank preparing for e-tenge

Kazakhstan National Bank is working on implementation of e-tenge electronic money system.

National Bank preparing for e-tenge
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
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.

National Bank purchased 20 tons of gold since November 2011
Gregory Marchenko. ©Vladimir Dmitriyev
Central Bank Governor on the Tenge strengthening

The external conditions for Kazakhstan, a commodity exporter, are extremely favorable: Gregory Marchenko.

Central Bank Governor on the Tenge strengthening
Photo by Yaroslav Radlovskiy©
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.

Massimov signed joint statement of government and National Bank