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Bond share in Russian investment portfolios hits record 48 percent
Russian retail investors added 73 billion rubles to individual investment accounts in the second quarter of 2026, doubling year-on-year.
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BRICS central banks move to expand local currency trade
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina attended the BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Jaipur, India on August 13, 2026.
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Simplified rules ease bond and share issuance for companies
The Bank of Russia has introduced reforms to simplify securities issuance, exempting seasoned bond issuers from prospectus registration and reducing preemptive rights periods for shareholders.
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Monetary conditions stay tight after rate cut to 14 percent
The Bank of Russia lowered its key rate by 25 basis points to 14.00 percent in July 2026, while overall monetary conditions remained tight.
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Joint cybersecurity and FINOPOLIS forum scheduled for February 2027
The Bank of Russia announced that the Cybersecurity in Finance Forum will merge with FINOPOLIS for a joint event in Yekaterinburg on 17–19 February 2027.
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Retail investors net buy 24.4 billion rubles in stocks
Individuals bought a net 24.4 billion rubles of stocks in July despite a market adjustment, while corporate bond net purchases reached 90 billion rubles.
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Lenders advised to restructure loans for SMEs hit by attacks
The Bank of Russia has advised lenders to restructure loans and microloans for small and medium-sized enterprises affected by terrorist attacks on logistics and commercial facilities.
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Incoming payment flows fall 3.4 percent in July
Incoming payment flows through the Bank of Russia payment system dropped 3.4 percent in July 2026 compared to the second-quarter average.
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Draft listing rules mandate dual valuations and credit ratings
The Bank of Russia has published a draft regulation updating requirements for admitting securities to organised trading.
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Key rate cut to 14.00 percent as inflation risks limit easing
The Bank of Russia has cut its key rate by 25 basis points to 14.00 percent per annum while raising its medium-term rate projection.
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Banks block 1.9 trillion rubles in Q2 fraud attempts
Russian banks thwarted 17.5 million attempts to steal customer funds worth nearly 1.9 trillion rubles in the second quarter of 2026.
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Three new silver coins join Red Data Book series
The Bank of Russia will issue three 2-ruble silver commemorative coins dedicated to endangered fauna on August 4, 2026.