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National Bank raises permissible debt burden ratio for loans on Belarusian goods
04.08.2026
The National Bank of Belarus has raised the permissible debt burden ratio for certain types of financing from 40% to 50%. The corresponding decision was adopted by Resolution No. 185 of the National Bank Board of 3 August 2026, which came into force after official publication from the press service of the National Bank.
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Belarusian banks to collect client geolocation data to combat fraud
01.07.2026
Belarusian banks will begin collecting client geolocation data starting 1 July as part of measures to protect against fraud, BelTA learned from the National Bank of Belarus.
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Belarus’ gold, forex reserves rise to $14.3bn
29.12.2025
In 2025, Belarus’ gold and forex reserves have increased to $14.3 billion, Head of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko told the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned.
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Lukashenko signs decree to update banking regulations
16.12.2025
On 16 December, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 435 «On the Banking Regulations», the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.
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Belarusian banks continue supporting economy with national currency
31.10.2025
Belarusian banks continue to actively support the economy with the national currency, BelTA learned from the National Bank of Belarus.
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Belarus’ National Bank: AI will enhance security of customer data
30.10.2025
By leveraging artificial intelligence, banks can achieve a higher level of security for their clients’ data, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Aleksandr Yegorov said at the International Banking Council meeting held in Minsk to discuss the opportunities and risks of applying artificial intelligence in the banking system, BelTA has learned.
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Lukashenko outlines priorities for Belarusian banks
09.09.2025
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko convened a meeting with the management of Belarus’ National Bank and the heads of commercial banks on 9 September to outline key areas and priorities for the country’s banking and financial system, BelTA has learned.
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Belarus looks to enhance cooperation with UAE in banking sector
30.07.2025
Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Belarus Ibrahim Salim Mohamed Al Musharrakh in Minsk on 30 July, the National Bank’s press service told BelTA.
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EAEU central banks discuss monetary policy, cyber security in Kyrgyzstan
17.07.2025
In Kyrgyzstan, EAEU central banks convened to discuss the economic situation, monetary policy, countercyclical capital buffers, ESG approaches, and cyber security, also holding bilateral meetings.
