The CEO of Sampo Bank Aivar Rehe considers changes in EEK exchange rate to be unlikely, because he doesn’t see any factors that might modify it, write aripaev.ee. “Starting to use euros is a testing point for both the old and new currency, considering the current development plan I think the rate will stay the same,” said Rehe, “I’m quite convinced that the rate won’t change. Banks always think their decisions through very rationally and usually their aim is stability.” Rehe didn’t share Taavi Veskimägi's opinion that postponing the use of euros will make changes in exchange rate more likely. “Having been in the discussions all the time I see that decisions are made while keeping in mind the aim to keep the rate at the same level,” Rehe commented. In Rehe’s opinion Estonia might start using euros in 2012 or 2013. “2011 would...
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