Kubanychbek Samakov, a member of parliament, pointed out that state institutions attract funds from international financial organizations at low rates, but banks pass these funds on to citizens at significantly higher rates.
“We observe agreements where the rate is 1 percent, but when it comes to citizens, it already reaches 20 percent. Why is this happening, and what measures is the government taking to reduce this gap?” — the deputy asked.
Another parliamentarian, Yrysbek Atazhanov, also noted that in some commercial banks, interest rates on loans reach 25-30 percent. He inquired whether the National Bank could impose limits on the maximum rate that can be set for loans.
In response, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Medet Tairov, stated that the issue is already under discussion with the government.
