Segmented structure of Russian interbank market leads to volatile interest rates

bank-of-finland

Russia's interbank lending market is segmented with most liquidity-absorbing and liquidity-provision operations conducted by the biggest banks, which reduces credit risk but also restrains market development – thereby building volatility into market interest rates, according to a Bank of Finland discussion paper.

Structural Features and Interest-Rate Dynamics of Russia's Interbank Lending Market, by Alexey Egorov and Olga Kovalenko, finds that interbank lending rate dynamics are determined by

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.