The Central Bank of Russia is introducing a countercyclical capital supplement to banks from February 1, 2025, to stabilize the financial system and reduce the risks of credit overheating. What opportunities does this open up for investors, and how will the change in banking policy affect the profitability and sustainability of investments? We analyze the key aspects ...

Gasoline prices are rising again in Russia. Fuel producers are compensating for their costs at the expense of consumers, while regulators are discussing various measures to stabilize the situation, including extending the export ban. However, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, the problem can only be solved by significantly increasing the standards for selling gasoline through the exchange. Gasoline ...

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... complicated the return of foreign investments to the Russian market. While attracting foreign capital is not the focus of plans, the lack of international financing creates a greater burden on domestic resources. Moreover, investors pay attention to the stability of regulations: any sudden changes in taxation or trading restrictions could undermine trust and slow market growth. These challenges require a comprehensive solution. In particular, the special segment for the IPO of technology companies proposed ...