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Is Russia's credit growth a cause for concern?

Russia stands out as the only economy in Emerging Europe currently experiencing rapid credit growth. In fact, the Central Bank is starting to worry about the risks of a credit bubble developing. We share some of its concerns but think that mounting liquidity shortages in the banking system, coupled with a broader economic slowdown, should mean that lending starts to ease over the coming months.  

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