15:37 - 24.07.2026

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July 24, Fineko/abc.az. The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), as part of measures to diversify currency reserve management instruments and increase profitability, has started securities lending operations (securities lending) for the first time today.

According to the CBA, the program will be implemented by the long-term partner of the structure and global custodian bank - the Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM).

The program provides for the short-term lease of debt securities from CBA's portfolio, totaling $1 billion, on international financial markets. This will generate additional income while maintaining the principles of security and liquidity of structure's foreign exchange reserves.