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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.
11 September 2014
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.
10 September 2014
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.
04 September 2014
Nibali showcases superiority over opponents at Tour de France: Kelimbetov
The head of Cycling Federation Kairat Kelimbetov summurized ProTeam Astana's performance at the Tour de France.
13 August 2014
National Bank able to maintain tenge exchange rate for at least one year: expert
Tengrinews asked several experts about their opinions on the risks related to Kazakhstan's national currency - the tenge.
07 August 2014
Kazakhstan’s international reserves figure announced
Kazakhstan’s international reserves, including the gold and FX reserves of the Central Bank and the assets of the National Oil Fund grew from $95.507 to $103.754 billion from January to July 2014.
07 August 2014
Kazakhstan Prosecutor General warns devaluation rumors may lead to criminal liability
General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan warned about criminal responsibility for spreading rumors alleging national currency devaluation.
01 August 2014
National Bank Governor's advisor refutes Kazakh currency devaluation rumors
Adviser to the Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan denies the possibility of tenge devaluation.
01 August 2014
Kazakhstan to toughen monetary policies should pressure on Russian ruble persist
Rising inflation rate in Russia may force the National Bank of Kazakhstan to toughen its policies.
01 August 2014
Central Bank Governor advises against borrowing
According to him, Kazakhstan’s people have been excessively eager to take mortgages and consumer loans (…).However, in more developed nations up to 70% permanently live in rented housing.
23 July 2014
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on banks’ net worth and deposits restrictions
He reminded the Central Bank had suggested gradually raising the mandatory net worth from the current $54.6 million to $546 million by 2019.
22 July 2014
Central Bank Governor on prices for real estate at the threshold of EXPO-2017
According to the Central Bank Governor, about 15% of those taking mortgages are insolvent.
22 July 2014
Kazakhstan’s President meets Central Bank Governor
According to the Central Bank Governor, the real GDP growth in the Q1 2014 stood at 3.8%.
10 July 2014
Kazakhstan announces its international reserves figure
The gold and FX reserves of the Central Bank grew by 7.1% to reach $26.471 billion from January to June 2014, with the assets of the National Oil Fund growing by 8.21% to reach $76.607 billion.
10 July 2014
Samruk-Kazyna withdraws from Temirbank
Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund has completely withdrawn from Temirbank.
07 July 2014
No deficit of tenge bills in Kazakhstan: Kelimbetov
Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov denies rumors about shortages of tenge bills in Kazakhstan.
06 June 2014
Central Bank Governor on possible second wave of currency devaluation
Last week following a slight change in the tenge exchange rate against the US Dollar Kazakhstan’s citizens started to massively purchase US Dollars.
02 June 2014
Central Bank Governor on Kazakhstan-based banks
According to him, only Halyk Bank could be considered as truly important for the entire banking system as of today, with the new entity of merged KazKommertsbank and BTA having some prospects.
13 May 2014
Kazakhstan is concerned over possible widened economic sanctions against Russia
Russia might face a zero economic growth this year. It’s no good news for us as the two economies are interdependent to a great extent: Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor.
13 May 2014
Legitimization of assets to bring billions: Kelimbetov
Central bank aims to legitimate money and assets to ensure an influx of several billion dollars into the banking sector of Kazakhstan.
12 May 2014