BoB warns as banks test interest rate moratorium
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Speaking softly: The central bank says it is still engaging with banks and does not want to have to take tougher action PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Since October last year, the BoB has restricted banks from increasing their prime lending rates, the benchmark rate against which other credit products and services are priced within banks.
The move came after a sharp upswing in interest rates amongst banks due to the shortage of liquidity in the market.
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