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Tenge exchange rate adjustment possible if oil prices go below $50: Kazakh central bank governor Kelimbetov

Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov said that a devaluation of the tenge is possible if oil prices fall below $50 per barrel.

Tenge exchange rate adjustment possible if oil prices go below $50: Kazakh central bank governor Kelimbetov
Kazakhstan to introduce ban on purchase of real estate and vehicles for cash: Central Bank Governor

These transactions should be made through a bank account so that the National Bank and tax authorities could see the payments, he elaborated.

Kazakhstan to introduce ban on purchase of real estate and vehicles for cash: Central Bank Governor
Tenge-denominated loans to be available soon: Kazakh Central Bank Governor

It was a natural response of the banks (…) they had been expecting a drastic currency devaluation and they insured against currency-related risks, he elaborated.

Tenge-denominated loans to be available soon: Kazakh Central Bank Governor
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Plan to mitigate devaluation in Kazakhstan presented by Khudaibergenov, Ushbayev

With the coming of February Kazakhstan's population and businesses were holding their breaths waiting for the National Bank's next move on the tenge. Is devaluation inevitable and how bad can it be? Kazakhstani experts Olzhas Khudaiberganov and Anuar Ushbayev say they have a plan.

Plan to mitigate devaluation in Kazakhstan presented by Khudaibergenov, Ushbayev
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No sharp changes of the tenge exchange rate: Central Bank Governor

Should there be some changes in the external markets, we will prevent a shocking currency devaluation and will be working to ensure a gradual change of the tenge exchange rate: Kairat Kelimbetov.

No sharp changes of the tenge exchange rate: Central Bank Governor
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Deposits denominated in foreign currencies 72% up in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s banks assets grew by 17.9% in 2014, reaching $98 billion, according to the Central Bank.

Deposits denominated in foreign currencies 72% up in Kazakhstan
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Kazakh banks experiencing tenge shortages

Experts talk about the deficit of tenge experienced by commercial banks in Kazakhstan.

Kazakh banks experiencing tenge shortages
Olzhas Khudaibergenov, Director of the Center for Macroeconomic Research
It will take 5-6 years for Kazakhstanis to stop quoting domestic prices in the US Dollar

Olzhas Khudaibergenov, Director of the Center for Macroeconomic Research, outlined measures to reduce the currently excessive dollarization of the country’s economy.

It will take 5-6 years for Kazakhstanis to stop quoting domestic prices in the US Dollar
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Kazakh National Bank Governor reiterates tenge stability

Kairat Kelimbetov reassures the population of Kazakhstan of the stability of the tenge.

Kazakh National Bank Governor reiterates tenge stability
Kairat Kelimbetov. Photo courtesy of ortcom.kz
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on tenge prospects

According to him, back in 2014 the country’ economy accumulated certain margin of safety. The country’s gold and FX reserves reached $102 billion, including $73 billion with the National Oil Fund.

Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on tenge prospects
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Key events in Kazakhstan 2014: Overview

Overview of 2014 and the key events in Kazakhstan.

Key events in Kazakhstan 2014: Overview
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Kazakhstan considers de-dollarizing its economy

Kazakh economist Olzhas Khudaibergenov analyzes the joint statement of the Government and the National Bank of Kazakhstan and comments on their intention to de-dollarize the Kazakh economy.

Kazakhstan considers de-dollarizing its economy
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Kazakh National Fund grows despite drop in oil prices: Minister of Finance

Despite the drop in oil prices, Kazakhstan’s National Fund continues to grow.

Kazakh National Fund grows despite drop in oil prices: Minister of Finance
New 1000 tenge bill. Photo © the Central Bank
Central Bank of Kazakhstan issues new 1000 bill

The Central Bank of Kazakhstan has issued a new 1000 tenge bill.

Central Bank of Kazakhstan issues new 1000 bill
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Kazakhstan and China sign agreement on settlements in national currencies

Earlier Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor Kairat Kelimbetov reported that the country’s Central Bank was drafting an agreement with China’s Central Bank on currency swap of 7 billion renminbi.

Kazakhstan and China sign agreement on settlements in national currencies
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Tenge devaluation cannot be ruled out in Kazakhstan: expert

Analyst of Alpari company believes the National Bank of Kazakhstan is maintaining the tenge exchange rate at this point, but certain conditions might require devaluing in the future.

Tenge devaluation cannot be ruled out in Kazakhstan: expert
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Russian official says dollar, euro could be banned in Eurasian Union; Kazakh National Chamber of Entrepreneurs responds

Kazakh officials have responded to the remakrs of the chairman of the board of directors of Russia’s National Payment Council, who said that the EEU could see a ban on interstate transactions in dollars and euros.

Russian official says dollar, euro could be banned in Eurasian Union; Kazakh National Chamber of Entrepreneurs responds
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Russia-Kazakhstan trade affected by Russian economic slowdown

Experts say stagnation in the Russian economy has had its effect on the Kazakh-Russian trade turnover.

Russia-Kazakhstan trade affected by Russian economic slowdown
Kazakhstan’s PM on efforts to overcome excessive dollarization

Earlier Tengrinews.kz reported that hat the Central Bank in partnership with the Government intended to come up with a plan to reduce dollarization of the Kazakhstan’s economy.

Kazakhstan’s PM on efforts to overcome excessive dollarization
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Money from National Fund to help out Kazakh economy

Experts talk about tasks set by Nazarbayev in his State-of-the-Nation Address and allocation of additional $3bln in the next three years.

Money from National Fund to help out Kazakh economy