Central Bank of Russia
Russian consumer complaints rise 15.7 percent on MFO debt scams
The Bank of Russia received nearly 211,000 complaints in the first half of 2026, marking a 15.7 percent increase year-on-year.
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Bank concentration limits tightened, capital requirements to triple
The Central Bank of Russia has unveiled a major regulatory review outlining plans to triple minimum capital requirements for banks to 3 billion rubles and enforce strict 100 percent risk weights on large corporate loan concentration starting in 2028.
Russian banks must offer fee-free C2G payments via SBP by 2027
The Bank of Russia has issued an ordinance requiring banks to enable fee-free consumer-to-government payments through the Faster Payments System.
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Rules set for crypto margin collateral and short selling
The Bank of Russia has published a draft ordinance establishing rules for using cryptocurrencies and digital rights as margin collateral and executing short sales.
Macroprudential limits tightened for high-risk consumer loans
The Bank of Russia has tightened macroprudential limits on high-risk consumer loans, car loans, and equity-backed borrowing for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Russian household inflation expectations rise to 14.7 percent
Russian household inflation expectations for the year ahead rose to 14.7 percent in July 2026, up from 12.4 percent in June, according to an inFOM survey for the Bank of Russia.
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Bank of Russia drafts first crypto market regulations
The Bank of Russia has published its first draft regulations to establish an organized cryptocurrency and digital assets market.
Broad money supply and credit growth slow in June
Growth of Russia's broad money supply slowed to 0.4 percent in June, while credit to the economy moderated to 0.3 percent, according to Central Bank of Russia data.
Heterogeneity shocks explain under 5 percent of macro dynamics
Researchers at the Central Bank of Russia have developed a new DSGE model incorporating agent, regional, and sectoral heterogeneity.
Rate cut to 14 percent amid temporary price acceleration
The Bank of Russia cut its key interest rate to 14 percent on July 24, 2026.
Key rate cut to 14.00 percent amid slowing growth
The Bank of Russia cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.00 percent per annum on July 24, 2026.
Market manipulation proven in construction material auctions
The Bank of Russia has established facts of market manipulation by two participants in construction material auctions.