In February 2013, after the January reduction, the growth of bank assets was resumed. Dynamics of loans remained rather moderate: the main growth of banks' assets was due to the increased inflow of foreign assets

Annual growth of budget expenditures, observed in December, has resulted in the funds extension of households and corporate clients with the bank accounts. This has urged a traditional growth of bank liquidity, which, however, has only slightly exceeded the refinancing rate of the Bank of Russia...

In August 2012, the growth of bank assets has slowed down. The reason for this was the decreased growth rate of the main types of funds ‐ foreign liabilities and assets of enterprises and organizations. However, the increased government support and reduced investments in foreign assets allowed...