13 May 2016 16:19

Net private sector capital outflow from Russia shrinks 71% to $12.8 bln in 4M - Central Bank

(technical repeat)

MOSCOW. May 13 (Interfax) - Net private sector capital outflow from Russia fell 71.4% year-on-year in January-April 2016 to $12.8 billion, the Central Bank said in an estimate, posted on its website.

Net capital outflows continued to be determined by the repayment of external liabilities, although in substantially smaller amounts than in January-April 2015, with growth rate of external assets of other sectors comparable to the previous year, the Central Bank said.