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Business microloans rise 18 percent to 86 billion rubles
New loans issued to businesses by microfinance organisations rose 18 percent year-on-year to 86 billion rubles in the first half of 2026.
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Suspicious transactions fall 35 percent to 20.9 billion rubles
Suspicious financial transactions in Russia dropped 35 percent year-on-year to 20.9 billion rubles in the first half of 2026.
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New 3-ruble silver coin commemorates Russian judicial system
The Bank of Russia issues a commemorative 3-ruble silver coin dedicated to the Russian judicial system on October 2, 2026.
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Borrowers capped at two high-cost microloans from 1 October
Russian microfinance organisations face new restrictions prohibiting loans with effective rates above 200 percent to borrowers already holding two such debts.
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Monetary policy guidelines for 2027–2029 sent to State Duma
Draft monetary policy guidelines for 2027–2029 have been submitted to the State Duma following executive approval on September 30, 2026.
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Four macroprudential review dates scheduled for 2027
The Bank of Russia has released its macroprudential policy calendar for 2027, establishing four quarterly review meetings for the Board of Directors.
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Risk weights cut to 30 percent for infrastructure defense loans
The Bank of Russia has authorized commercial banks to apply reduced risk weights of 30 percent and 50 percent to loans financing aerial defense protection for critical infrastructure.
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Inflation expectations rise to 14.2 percent in September
Russian households' median inflation expectations for the year ahead rose to 14.2 percent in September from 13.7 percent in August, according to an inFOM survey commissioned by the Bank of Russia.
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Cross-border brokerage transfer ban extended for six months
The Bank of Russia has extended restrictions on cross-border funds transfers from brokerage and trust management accounts for non-residents from unfriendly states for another six months starting 1 October 2026.
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Broad money reaches 151 trillion rubles as growth slows
Russian broad money expanded by 1.0 percent in August to 151.0 trillion rubles, while annual growth moderated to 12.2 percent.
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Crypto exchange admission rules take effect on October 5
Cryptocurrency exchanges, digital depositories, and information system operators in Russia must now join official registers to operate legally.
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Inflation expectations near 4 percent target, bond study shows
Five new research papers published in the Russian Journal of Money and Finance evaluate monetary policy transmission, inflation expectations and artificial intelligence.