The Central Bank of Russia has published updated terms for Bank of Russia loans backed by securities or credit claims, changing how non-marketable assets can be managed within collateral pools and tightening certain eligibility thresholds. From 4 May 2026, the Bank of Russia will be able to transfer non-marketable assets (claims under loan agreements) between credit institutions’ collateral pools under an established procedure, initially only in connection with a credit institution’s reorganisation. The minimum outstanding principal balance of a loan that may be transferred as collateral for Bank of Russia loans increases from RUB 2 million to RUB 5 million, with the minimum amount to be posted on the Bank of Russia website. Credit institutions will also be able to withdraw requests to increase the value of non-marketable assets using unified formats of electronic bank messages. The new version of the Terms and Conditions for the Issue and Repayment of Bank of Russia Loans Backed by Securities or Credit Claims applies from 4 May 2026.
Central Bank of Russia 2026-04-22
Central Bank of Russia updates collateral requirements for its loans including transfers of non-marketable assets and a higher RUB 5 million minimum loan balance
The Central Bank of Russia has updated terms for loans backed by securities or credit claims, revising treatment of non-marketable assets in collateral pools and tightening eligibility thresholds. From 4 May 2026, the Bank may transfer non-marketable assets between credit institutions’ collateral pools in reorganisations, raise the minimum outstanding principal balance of loans accepted as collateral from RUB 2 million to RUB 5 million, and allow withdrawal of requests to increase the value of non-marketable assets via unified electronic messages.