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Microfinance NPLs hit 35 percent as 39 percent of lenders post losses
Russian microfinance institutions saw overdue debt past 90 days reach 35.0 percent in the second quarter of 2026, while 39 percent of lenders operated at a loss.
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Key rate kept at 14.00 percent as price growth accelerates
The Bank of Russia maintained its key rate at 14.00 percent per annum, citing intensified inflationary pressures during June and July.
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Retail fund rules expand to unlisted assets and crypto derivatives
The Bank of Russia has expanded permissible investments for retail unit investment funds to include broader unlisted domestic securities and crypto derivatives for qualified investors.
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Russian bank profits hold at 440 billion rubles as loans expand
Russian banks generated 440 billion rubles in net profit in August 2026, matching July results as corporate lending expanded 1.3 percent.
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Anonymised ruble interest rate swap data published weekly
The Bank of Russia has started publishing anonymised weekly data on over-the-counter ruble interest rate swaps to improve market transparency.
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New commemorative coins honour Soviet animation classic
The Bank of Russia will issue three commemorative coins dedicated to the animated film The Golden Antelope on September 22, 2026.
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Russian regional prices slow or decline in August
Consumer prices declined or grew more slowly across almost all Russian regions in August compared to July, according to the Bank of Russia.
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Bank crypto exposure capped at 1 percent under new ratios
The Bank of Russia has released draft regulations establishing mandatory risk ratios for credit institutions investing in cryptocurrencies and foreign digital instruments.
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Add-on of 250 percent set for consumer loan-backed bonds
The Bank of Russia will introduce a 250 percent macroprudential add-on for bank investments in consumer loan-backed bonds starting October 15, 2026.
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Russian central bank challenges EU restrictions
A lawsuit filed by the Bank of Russia challenges Council Regulation No. 2026/1848 at the General Court of the European Union.
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SME equity crowdfunding drops 45 percent to 2.1 billion rubles
Small and medium-sized enterprises raised 2.1 billion rubles via equity investment platforms in the first half of 2026, marking a 45 percent annual decline.
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Consumer price growth decelerates in August on lower fuel costs
Russian consumer price growth slowed in August 2026, driven primarily by falling diesel prices and a deceleration in petrol price growth.