Belarus-Russia Gas Price Convergence and Broad Energy Trends
Belarus and Russia are pursuing a deeper economic integration plan that aims to align natural gas pricing in the years after 2026. In recent…
Tax reforms on long-term deposits in Russia are under consideration
The Ministry of Finance of Russia weighs tax changes on income from long-term deposits The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has…
Coffeehouse Growth in Russia’s Metropolises: 2023 Update
Recent reporting indicates that the cafe scene in Russia’s largest cities is set for notable growth in 2023. The outlet Kommersant highlights…
A Look at Deposits, Inflation, and Household Savings
In recent financial commentary, concerns about the ability of ordinary bank deposits to preserve purchasing power persist amid rising prices.…
State moves to tighten loan ad disclosures in Russia
In Russia, penalties for presenting the total cost of a loan (FLC) inaccurately in advertising for banking products may be doubled. A draft…
Emirates Critiques Boeing Over Aircraft Quality: A Global Industry Debate
Emirates Chief Critiques Boeing Over Declining Aircraft Quality Emirates Airline President Tim Clarke recently voiced sharp concerns about a…
Moscow housing payback periods by district and market segment
In Moscow, the path to self-sufficiency for an apartment tends to be fastest in the Sokol and Chertanovo districts, with a payback horizon…
EU Sanctions UKR: 13th Package Focus, 14th Teaser, and Key Statements
The European Commission is not expected to introduce new bans on imports from Russia within the 13th package of anti-Russian sanctions…
Yandex restructures ownership and governance across regions
Yandex will keep control over the majority of its group’s operations, including most services and assets, while certain foreign ventures and a…
Sber ATM Cash Deposits Expand Across Banks in 2023 and Beyond
In 2023, about 6 million Mir card holders from partner banks carried out over 30 million cash deposit transactions on their cards through Sber…