In conclusion, I would like to urge members of the public to look out for information on combating money laundering, starting next week. I look forward to everyone’s participation in effectively combating money laundering. I thank you for your attention. 2  BIS Review 78/2009
Falling money market rates and escalating bank competition fostered a decline in interest rates on lats transactions by domestic enterprises and private persons. In September, interest rates on loans in lats fell to a record low. The weighted average interest rate of short-term loans in lats dropped to 6.52%, below that of short-term loans in the OECD currencies, which was at 7.89%.