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Minimum reserves

Minimum amount of funds which by law must be deposited by the banks with the central bank. Usually non-interest-bearing. The amount which must be deposited is generally calculated as a percentage of specific liabilities. Minimum reserves restrict the ability of the banks to grant loans and thus influence the money supply.

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