The Cyprus parliament is gathering to vote for a new legislation this afternoon which aims to provide means of control to prevent the bank run when the Cyprus banks open on Tuesday here are the main points
- Cash withdrawal limits
- Restriction to the breaking of fixed deposits
- Compulsory renewal of expired term (fixed) deposits
- Restriction or limitation of new account opening
- Compulsory conversion of current accounts to fixed deposit or term accounts
- Restriction or limitation to non-cash transactions
- Limitation in the usage of debit, credit or prepaid cards
- Restriction or limitation of payment of cheques
- Limitation on interbank transactions
- Limitation in bank to public transactions involving (guarantees or letters of credit) involving business transactions
- Restrictions in capital movements, payments and transfers
- Any other measure found appropriate by the Finance minister and the Central bank governor