Press release


Changes in reserve ratios

01.11.2002

The National Bank of Romania Board decided to change the reserve ratios.

Thus, starting with the 24 November - 23 December 2002 maintenance period the reserve ratios shall be the following:

  • 18 percent for funds in ROL, except for those mentioned under Art. 14 of Regulation No. 6/2002 on required reserves; and
  • 25 percent for funds in foreign exchange, except for those mentioned under Art. 14 of Regulation No. 6/2002 on required reserves.

Current reserve ratios stand at 22 percent both for funds in ROL and foreign exchange.