Kazakhstan increases maximum rate for foreign currency savings deposits

Kazakhstan has raised the maximum interest rate for foreign currency savings deposits exceeding 12 months from 1% to 2.5% annually, effective October 1. This change applies only to new or renewed deposits. The National Bank stated that favorable macroeconomic conditions and a strengthening tenge allow for gradual liberalization of currency deposit rates. The dollarization of deposits has significantly decreased.

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