A group of State Duma deputies from the LDPR has introduced a draft law seeking to require banks to inform customers not only that their accounts are blocked but also the specific reasons behind such restrictions. The proposal was announced by party chairman Leonid Slutsky in statements reported by RIA News.
The bill envisions an obligation for banks to provide customers with clear explanations of the measures that have been taken against their accounts and the grounds for those measures. According to the LDPR caucus, the current rule only obliges banks to notify customers that financial restrictions have been imposed, without obligating them to disclose the underlying reasons.
In other recent developments, the State Duma has already advanced legislation in the first reading aimed at simplifying out-of-court bankruptcy procedures for Russians. The approving body indicated that the simplification would be linked to more direct interaction among the relevant authorities, suggesting a shift toward faster and more transparent processes for individuals facing financial distress (Source: RIA News).
Separately, the State Duma Committee on Financial Market gave its nod to a bill that would tighten advertising requirements for consumer loans and credit programs. The proposed changes are designed to enhance disclosure and reduce the risk of misrepresentation in loan advertising, aligning with broader efforts to improve financial consumer protection (Source: RIA News).
Previously, the State Duma also took a stance on privatization policy, prohibiting the privatization of religious properties. This move reflects ongoing policy debates surrounding the ownership and management of assets tied to religious organizations within the national framework (Source: RIA News).