KYIV, Oct 8 – The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) plans to increase the risk weight for unsecured consumer loans to 150% in the second half of 2021, the bank said on Wednesday.
"This will stimulate banks to pursue a balanced credit policy and provide capital coverage of risks inherent in the unsecured consumer lending segment. It will also protect the sector from the accumulation of systemic risks, will help maintain financial stability," the NBU said in a statement.
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