DeForeign Exchange Protected Deposit Account (FPDA) is a monetary policy instrument introduced by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) on 21 December 2021, designed to protect Turkish lira term deposits against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The system aims to limit capital flight to foreign currencies by guaranteeing the value of Turkish lira deposits against currency appreciation, support the liraization process, and strengthen macroeconomic stability.Origin and Objectives
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Melike Saraç
CeThe Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası, CBRT) is the country’s primary monetary authority. It is responsible for issuing currency, maintaining price stability, managing interest rates, and overseeing financial stability. Established in 1931, the CBRT plays a crucial role in shaping Türkiye’s economic trajectory, particularly in periods of high inflation and currency volatility.A view from the CBRT headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye-AA" image-alternate="" imag
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Doğan Eşkinat

How much attention do we pay to the banknotes we constantly use in daily life? When they come into our hands, we may be concerned with their only value, but we do not know or curiosity the names and identities of the people depicted on them. Yet, these banknotes we carry in our pockets are not merely instruments of payment; they are also important documents that shed light on Türkiye’s history, culture, and science heritage. The banknotes, whose printing and issuance authority has been delegated
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