Sukhov: 40 Russian banks offering high interest rates on deposits – BBC

About 40 Russian banks offering high interest rates on deposits, transfers TASS the words of deputy chairman of the Bank of Russia Mikhail Sukhov.

«From the middle of the year the system has earned high insurance premiums, and we see the first the effect of this measure. If the spring of this year, the number of banks offering high interest rates, it was 120-140, then, according to the latest estimates, these banks are now about 40, and their number is reduced, “- said Sukhov.

He also said that Deposit Insurance Agency may, if necessary, to obtain financing in the amount of about 110 billion

rubles. The deputy chairman of the Central Bank added that the agency does not currently apply for loans.

Previous Mikhail Sukhov said that the “hole” in the capital denied a license Probusinessbank formed due to the fictitious purchase of financial assets .