Russia’s Financial Fraud Law: New Protections for Borrowers
Lawyer Sergei Haustov noted that banks often become conduits through which citizen funds are exposed to criminal actions, and that the primary…
AI in Russian Banking: Innovation, Policy, and Global Perception
AI in Russian banking In the Analytical Column, the publication notes that Russia ranks among the top four partners in China’s foreign…
Sanctions Relief Talks: North American Perspective on Russia
Across Canada and the United States, policy circles and global media circle back to sanctions relief. The Russian Ministry of Finance has said…
Bananas as a Russian crop: subsidies, greenhouses, policy
Russia eyes bananas as crops subsidized by greenhouses. In the near future, Russia may recognize bananas as an agricultural crop, unlocking…
Spynote Threats to Russian Banking Apps: Security Update
A Spynote-like malware has circulated in Russia, capable of secretly unlocking banking apps. Security discussions on the Finance Cyber…
US-Russia Sanctions, EU Role, and Oil Price Update
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that lifting or tightening sanctions on Russia would depend on how the Ukraine crisis is resolved. He…
Russia’s Mortgage Rules Tighten As Policy Moves Unfold
Russia’s lending regulator is moving to tighten mortgage rules in a staged fashion, aiming to soften how the key loan-to-value and debt…
Ruble Exchange Outlook for North American Travelers
Observers tracking market sentiment note that the alignment of positions between Russia and the United States remains evident in recent…
North American Perspective on Cross-Border Margin Monitoring for Essentials
A major regulatory move from Russia’s federal antimonopoly service signals a targeted effort to monitor margins on staple goods across the…
Russia’s Housing Distribution Debate: Economic and Policy Implications
Analysts warn that offering free apartment allocations to Russian residents would require a massive increase in public spending and extensive…