OREANDA-NEWS. On January 30, 2009 The National Bank of Uzbekistan for Foreign Economic Activity (NBU) has announced the launch of new time deposits in national currency, the bank's press service said.

"Zamin" deposit – deposit period is six months; interest rate offered – 18% p.a. plus 3% p.a. bonus. The interest is paid for three months and at the end of the deposit period without capitalization. The size of the initial deposit is not restricted, additional installments are not accepted.

"Nurafshon" – deposit period is three months; interest rate – 18% p.a. plus 2% p.a. bonus. The interest is paid at the end of the deposit period, without capitalization. The size of the initial deposit is not restricted, additional installments are not accepted. The deposit plan is available till 1 April 2009.

"Baraka" – deposit period is nine months; interest offered – 18% p.a. The interest is paid monthly or at the end of the deposit period with unclaimed interest compounded monthly. The size of the initial deposit is not restricted, additional installments are not accepted.