Central Bank of Russia
Growth stays moderate as persistent inflation remains elevated
Russia's economy continued growing at a very moderate pace in the third quarter, the Bank of Russia reported on October 14, 2026.
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Family Mortgage subsidies end after 15 years
Family Mortgage loans can still run beyond 15 years, but government interest subsidies are limited to that period from October 1. The Bank of Russia reminded banks of the rules in an October 9, 2026 notice.
Bond yields rise as Russian monetary conditions remain tight
Russian monetary conditions remained moderately tight in September despite mixed indicator movements, the Bank of Russia reported on October 9, 2026.
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Corporate bond manipulation triggers trading account suspensions
Collusive transactions in PJSC SIBUR Holding and PJSC Rostelecom bonds on Moscow Exchange have resulted in administrative sanctions and account freezes for five affiliated operators.
Retail bond holdings rise ₽158 billion in September
Retail investors added ₽158 billion to Russian corporate bond holdings in September, with asset-backed securities accounting for nearly half of the inflow.
NAUFOR becomes first digital asset SRO for 25 operators
The National Association of Securities Market Participants has become the first self-regulatory organisation for digital asset platform operators in Russia.
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Sectoral payments expand 3.3 percent, investment flows contract
Incoming payments through the Bank of Russia payment system increased by 3.3 percent in September 2026 compared to the second-quarter average.
Board reviews 2027-2029 policy guidelines and names 2026 auditor
The National Financial Board reviewed draft Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2027–2029 and proposed B1 – Audit LLC for the Bank of Russia's 2026 mandatory audit.
Twelve lenders holding 80 percent of assets designated as systemic
The Bank of Russia has approved its list of twelve systemically important credit institutions, which together account for approximately 80 percent of total banking sector assets.
Five digital depositories and four crypto exchanges enter market
The Bank of Russia has registered five digital depositories and four cryptocurrency exchange operators under the digital currencies law that took effect on September 1, 2026.
Silver 3-ruble coin features Mirozhsky Monastery in Pskov
The Bank of Russia will issue a 3-ruble silver commemorative coin dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration Mirozhsky Monastery in Pskov on October 7, 2026.
Derivatives open interest rises 29 percent to 2.7 trillion rubles
Open interest in futures contracts on the Moscow Exchange grew 29 percent to 2.68 trillion rubles between July 2025 and June 2026.