CB asks him to leave the State Duma pressured banks

Bank of Russia Chairman Sergei Ignatiev asked MPs to extend at least a year to restrict the right of the Central Bank rates on deposits in Russian banks. "Some banks have set a very high interest rates on deposits, more recently, it was 18 and 20% per annum. These banks are taking on a very high risk of incurring heavy losses and be unable to meet its obligations to creditors, depositors, "- said the chairman of the Russian Central Bank Sergey Ignatiev, presented Wednesday at the State Duma a report on the implementation of anti-crisis measures." In this regard, CB spends most explanatory work with the banks ... As a rule, our recommendations were followed, "- he said, adding that the Central Bank may advise the banks to lower deposit rates in accordance with the law laid down for him until December 31, 2009." I think that should be amended (the law - Ed .) and will extend this right is at least a year "- said Ignatieff. Banking" cleansing "in the near future will not be frightened by the devaluation of Deposit Bank expects growth of funds portal Bank.ru Materials RIAN.