KIEV, Dec. 12 – The average hryvnia deposit rates in 2013 could fall to 15-17% per annum, while for currency deposits they will remain at a level lower than 10%, according to National Bank of Ukraine Governor Serhiy Arbuzov.

He said that the NBU is ready to expand the refinancing of banks if the central bank sees a consolidated attempt by the banking system to stir up the lending to the real economic sector.