There are no fees for the Nyesz accounts at the Treasury and account holders are eligible for a personal income tax rebate up to HUF 100,000 a year, Mr Varga said.
Nyesz account savings are tax-free upon withdrawal at retirement but must remain on the account for a period of at least 10 years.
Resident retail investors hold about 20% of Hungary's forint state debt.
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