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Russia’s VTB Finalizing Legal Integration With Crimea’s National Commercial Bank

Economy, Finance, Russian Market

Russia’s VTB bank, the second largest in Russia, has finalized the legal merger of Crimea’s largest bank, the Russian National Commercial Bank, (RNCB), with integration procedures to be completed by the end of 2025, according to VTB CEO Andrei Kostin. He stated that “Completing RNCB’s integration is not just a technical step. We hold RNCB […]

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Indian Rupee Gaining Traction in Russia Usage

BRICS, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Trade

A top executive at Russia’s largest bank has said he sees a growing role for the Indian rupee in the country. Aleksandr Vedyakhin, the first deputy chairman of the board of Sber, has stated that the Indian currency is popular with the bank’s individual and business clients. He said, “In Russia, Sber allows you to make transactions in rupees,

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Uzbekistan Expected To Join BRICS New Development Bank

BRICS, Commonwealth of Independent States, Finance, Trade

The board of governors of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has given its consent in principle for Uzbekistan to join the bank, according to Uzbekistan’s presidential press service. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and BRICS New Development Bank Governor Dilma Rousseff have discussed developing collaboration and the prospects for Uzbekistan to join the NDB. Uzbekistan’s

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Russian Use Of Crypto – USDT (Tether) versus Non-USD Alternatives

Economy, Finance, Russian Market, Trade

Russians relying on cryptocurrency transactions will need to change their usage to comply with new Russian Central Bank regulations implementing new rules for foreign digital rights (FDR). These regulations, which came into effect on May 26, prohibit individuals from acquiring USDT and other unfriendly US dollar-aligned stablecoins. The alternatives would appear to be gold-backed such

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Chinese Credit Ratings Agency Gives Russian Debt A “Stable Outlook” Ranking

Economy, Finance, Russian Market

The Chinese credit ratings agency CCXI has assigned a credit rating to Russia, the first sovereign status rating given to the country since 2022. The credit rating is BBB+g, with a stable outlook. This implies that Russia is a reliable borrower and is capable of fulfilling its debt obligations. The China ratings come after the

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Russian Agricultural Bank Considering Cryptocurrencies in Grain Trade Settlements

Agriculture, Economy, Exports, Finance, Trade

The Russian Agricultural Bank (RusAg) is considering using cryptocurrencies for settlements in grain trading, the bank has stated. RusAg first deputy CEO Irina Zhachkina said that “We believe that cryptocurrencies could be a convenient alternative instrument, and we are now exploring the possibility of using cryptocurrency instruments for settlements in grain trading with the Bank

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Russia To Invest Millions Into The Creation Of New Industrial Parks

Economy, Exports, Finance, Russian Market, Trade

The Russian government will allocate nearly ₽860 million (US$11 million) this year to finance the development of industrial parks and techno parks in numerous regions. Industrial and technological parks were a key component of China’s manufacturing success from the early 2000’s to the present day. They offer investment incentives, such as tax breaks, reduced utility

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Eurasian Economic Union to Sign Free Trade Agreements With Mongolia & UAE End June

Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Finance, Imports, Trade

Free Trade Agreements between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mongolia will be signed in Minsk in late June, Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Pavel Utyupin has said. Belarus currently holds the chairmanship of the EAEU, which also includes Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Utyupin was quoted in Belarus Segodnya

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UAE Investors Plan to Purchase More Equity in Belarus’ Largest Bank

Finance, Foreign Investment, Middle East, Trade

Soven 1 Holding (UAE), the majority shareholder of Belarus’s Priorbank, plans to buy out the Belarus State Property Committee equity of 6.31% of the bank’s shares. The decision is of interest as it implies there is significant unrealized value in shares of businesses operating in sanctioned countries and that there are investors prepared to take

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