CBR introduces fresh measures to stabilize the RUB – TradeTheNews

FXStreet (Barcelona) - The TradeTheNews Team notes that the Russian Central Bank has introduced a new currency loan which would be backed by FX debt, to help stabilize the RUB.

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“Russia Central Bank introduced new currency loan backed by FX debt to help stabilize the RUB currency (Ruble); effective Jan 1st 2015. Banks with capital of minimum RUB100B may use the new instrument. The FX lending tool would be for 1-month and 12-months with minimum rate on loans of Libor +75bps.”

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