on16.10.2025 SME Bank Expands Express Credit, Cuts Rates to Support SMEs in Russia SME Bank, a subsidiary of SME Corporation, has announced a notable reduction in express loan rates by one percentage point, according to its… Discover More
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on16.10.2025 State-owned Enterprises in Russia Seek Subsidies to Offset Higher Borrowing Costs amidst Tightening Policy Large state-owned enterprises in Russia require targeted financial support in the form of subsidies that offset the cost of borrowing. By… Discover More
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