On Publication of New Statistical Data

For the purpose of improving provision of information to the users, the Bank of Russia has prepared a new publication containing data on currency composition of external debt claims of residents of the Russian Federation.

The format of presentation is based on the methodology set out in the 6th edition of Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6).

New statistical data together with the information published by the Bank of Russia on currency composition of external debt of the Russian Federation provide additional tools for the users’ analysis of currency risks in the country’s economy, matching the currency compositions of debt assets and liabilities detailed by economic sectors.

Data on currency composition of external debt claims of residents of the Russian Federation as of December 31, 2015 are posted on the official website of the Bank of Russia in the Statistics/Macroeconomic Financial Statistics/External Sector Statistics section under International Investment Position directory and will be updated semiannually on the dates set in the Official Statistics Release Calendar.

The reference to the Press Service is mandatory if you intend to use this material.

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