Bank of Russia Updates Fine-Tuning Auction Approaches From 13th May
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The Bank of Russia will adjust its fine-tuning auction methodology effective 13 May 2026, incorporating RUONIA deviation from the key rate alongside banking sector liquidity needs as criteria for auction frequency. When the RUONIA spread is steady and considerable, fine-tuning auctions may be held more frequently, with the Bank setting deposit auction limits based on total excess liquidity in banks' accounts.
“From 13 May 2026, which is the first day of the May required reserve averaging period, the Bank of Russia will adjust the approaches to holding fine-tuning auctions.”
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The Bank of Russia is amending its approach to conducting fine-tuning auctions by adding RUONIA deviation from the key rate as an operational criterion starting 13 May 2026. For deposit auctions, the Bank will set limits based on total excess liquidity across banks' accounts. The frequency of fine-tuning auctions may increase when the RUONIA spread is steady and considerable.
Banks operating in Russia should monitor these changes as the Bank of Russia will now actively consider RUONIA dynamics alongside liquidity needs when conducting fine-tuning operations. As market participants adapt to the new approach and expectations converge, the frequency of these operations is expected to decline over time.
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Bank of Russia updates approaches to holding fine-tuning auctions
27 April 2026 News Share VKontakte WhatsApp Telegram From 13 May 2026, which is the first day of the May required reserve averaging period, the Bank of Russia will adjust the approaches to holding fine-tuning auctions. The decision aims to enhance the efficiency of the monetary policy operational procedure and reduce the average deviation of money market rates from the key rate.
In the course of fine-tuning auctions, the Bank of Russia will take into account not only the banking sector’s need for liquidity, but also the observed deviation of RUONIA from the key rate (spread). In case the spread is steady and considerable, fine-tuning auctions may be held more frequently. Nevertheless, as banks adapt to the new approach and their expectations about future RUONIA dynamics and the key rate level converge, the need for these operations will be declining.
In the event of a fine-tuning deposit auction, the Bank of Russia will set the limit depending on the total amount of excess liquidity in banks’ accounts with the Bank of Russia.
On the last day of the averaging period when the mechanism of required reserve averaging does not allow banks to fully offset temporary imbalances between the demand for liquidity and its supply, the Bank of Russia will continue holding fine-tuning auctions to limit fluctuations in money market rates, in line with the existing practice.
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