... dealings in the region more transparent and predictable. Expansion of the Tourism Sector: The ability to use Mir cards in Iran will boost tourism and the hospitality industry. Russian tourists visiting Iran can now access familiar banking services, which will ... ... currency risks. Favorable Conditions for Exporters: Russian exporters will be able to enhance their presence in the Iranian market by using Mir cards for transactions. This will also streamline operations and simplify accounting, which is particularly ...

... and operating them in urban environments. The company intends to utilize the collected data for designing wheel drives, thus boosting their efficiency. Dutch logistics company Vinturas has joined the project, deciding to implement IBM Blockchain technology.... ... the future, but small investors can also play a role. The key is to approach these ventures responsibly and collaborate with market leaders. Investors can also consider directly investing in IBM stocks. The large contracts are likely to influence the ...

... for various industries. Glucose-fructose syrups for food production. Amino acids for livestock feed. Build plants for biodegradable plastics and nitrogen fertilizers. This approach aims to replace raw material exports with value-added products and boost import substitution in Russia, creating jobs and driving regional economic growth. How We Started Bond Trading We understood the process of entering the bond market would take time—typically 6 to 12 months. Here’s how we prepared: Restructured the Company Group: Created a management company to issue bonds, with the entire group guaranteeing obligations. Obtained a Credit Rating: Received a RuB+ rating ...

... The domestic market for Gazprom remains stable but regulated: domestic gas prices are indexed roughly to the level of inflation, and in 2025 there was also a scheduled tariff increase (about 5–7% in mid-year). This supports revenue in the domestic market, although margins within Russia are traditionally lower than export ones. At the same time, the ruble's exchange rate played a dual role. In the first half of 2025, the ruble weakened on average compared to the beginning of 2024, which on one hand boosts ruble revenue from export contracts (denominated in foreign currency or tied to it), but on the other, leads to currency revaluation of debt obligations and other paper losses. Therefore, the external environment in H1 2025 was complex: the macroeconomic ...

... for investors. 4. Long-term Consequences of High Key Rate The Central Bank's high key rate, set to curb inflation, temporarily boosts the profitability of banking operations. However, this phenomenon may be short-lived, as perennial high rates can negatively ... ... challenges. Some may be compelled to revise their policies in light of an economic slowdown and increased Central Bank oversight. Market Consolidation: It is likely that small and medium-sized banks will begin to liquidate their assets or merge with larger ...