Russian Duma Passes Bank Recapitalization Bill in a Single Day

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A bill authorizing a 1-trillion ruble recapitalization of banks was rushed through Russia’s lower house of parliament.

Legislators in the State Duma approved the bill in all three readings today, allowing the Finance Ministry to issue new OFZ bonds that will be exchanged for subordinated bonds of recapitalized banks.