Russia imposes 30% commission on forex purchases by individuals - brokers
An exterior view shows Russia's Central Bank headquarters in Moscow, Russia March 29, 2021. A sign reads: "Bank of Russia". REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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MOSCOW, March 3 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank has imposed a 30% commission on foreign currency purchases by individuals on currency exchanges, brokers told Reuters, citing a letter from the regulator.
The central bank has not immediately replied to a request for comment.
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Reporting by Moscow bureau; Editing by Jacqueline Wong
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