Treasury and Finance Minister Şimşek: 'All necessary steps are being taken for the healthy functioning of the markets'

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek commented on his social media account regarding Turkish Lira-settled forward foreign exchange transactions, stating that all necessary steps are being taken for the healthy functioning and efficiency of the markets.

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The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) announced on its social media account that it has begun Turkish Lira-settled forward foreign exchange (NDF) transactions.

In this atmosphere, the step taken by the Central Bank is considered a critical intervention aimed at easing the pressure on the exchange rate.

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek also shared a post on his social media account. Şimşek stated the following:

"All necessary steps are being taken for the healthy functioning and efficiency of the markets.

With TL-settled forward foreign exchange transactions, it is aimed to reduce volatility in the markets and increase predictability."