The Bank Committee of the Czech National Bank decreased the rate of statutory minimum reserves of commercial banks from the 9.5% to 7.5% with effect from 30 July 1998. This reduction is expected to free up about Kc 21 billion in reserves currently held interest-free by the Czech National Bank.
According to the Czech National Bank, the minimum reserve requirements are expected to drop to 5% within two years.
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