In accordance with amendments, now for evaluation of credit
solvency of credit institution, the Bank of Russia may to apply
so ratings of national agencies besides ratings assigned
by the international rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Standard
& Poor's и Moody's Investors Service.
To receive a credit
according to rating of international agencies, a credit institution
should be referred to 1st or 2nd classification group in accordance
with
the Direction of the Bank of Russia N 2005-U of April 30, 2008
(document is in Russian). The Bank of Russia may to make decision
about conclusion of credit contracts with a credit institution
of 3rd, 4th or 5th classification group for the period up to
three months, if the Bank of Russia had concluded earlier such
contract with this credit institution.
