Bulgarians' Deposits Hit New Record at BGN 34.7 B

Business » FINANCE | November 1, 2012, Thursday // 13:59
Bulgaria: Bulgarians' Deposits Hit New Record at BGN 34.7 B Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

Deposits of Bulgarians increased to a new record of BGN 34.7 B by September 30, 2012, according to data of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).

In September 2012, deposits increased by BGN 220 M on the month, compared to a growth of BGN 496 M for September 2011.

In September 2012, deposits of Bulgarians increased by BGN 4.2 B, or 13.7%, on the year, part of which was accumulated interests and the majority was new deposits.

Deposits of foreign banks in Bulgaria's banking system fell by BGN 243 M on the month and by BGN 2.09 B on the year to BGN 5.1 B by September 30, 2012.

Company deposits increased by BGN 238 M on the month and by BGN 696 M on the year to a total of BGN 21.7 B by September 30, 2012.

On October 25, Bulgaria's Parliament adopted at first reading provisions stipulating that interests earned from deposits of natural persons will be taxed at 10% as of 2013.

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