Frozen Deposits in Russia: How Real Is the Risk? How to Protect Your Savings Amid High Interest Rates

... of savings accounts were introduced. Inflation soon eroded the value of these deposits, devastating household finances. These cases show that, despite a seemingly stable banking system, deposit freezes have been used as an emergency economic measure. Global Examples of Deposit Freezes Deposit freezes are not unique to Russia. International examples include: Cyprus, 2013: Amid a banking crisis, the government temporarily froze access to deposits and implemented significant levies to stabilize the banking sector. Argentina, 2001: ...

Modified: 11/26/2024
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