... times, crucial financial partners will remain stable and ensure the uninterrupted conduct of operations and support for long-term projects. Systemically important banks serve as a foundation for the entire economic system. They enable businesses to plan for the future and operate confidently with large sums, without the worry that their bank will falter during a crisis. This is especially vital for my company, as we operate in the energy sector, where financial risks and partner stability are paramount. Confidence in the financial support and stability of these banks allows entrepreneurs to focus on growth, innovation, and the development of new projects, which ultimately has a positive impact on the ...

... institutional interest in XRP remains strong—large players view it as a promising asset for diversification, given Ripple's successful development in the cross-border payment space. XRP’s recognition is also expanding internationally. In Japan, financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has announced plans to apply for an ETF that would uniquely combine exposure to two cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin and XRP. If approved, this fund would be the first of its kind and highlight XRP’s growing acceptance as a legitimate instrument in regulated markets. Such ...

... import significant volumes, primarily from Canada. Total oil imports for 2024 are expected to reach 329 million tons, with exports at 198 million tons. Impact of the Agreement on the U.S. According to Valery Andrianov, an associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, executing a plan to procure $250 billion worth of energy resources from the U.S. annually, while keeping prices the same, will be challenging. “This is highly unlikely, as such rapid growth in U.S. oil and gas production and exports is not feasible. For instance,...

... aspect of financial markets worth exploring. Most investors believe they make rational decisions, yet, in reality, this is often not the case. A wide range of biases can influence decision-making, even if the investor is unaware of it. Understanding the financial psychology that drives asset pricing can also be beneficial for investment planning and risk management. What is behavioral finance? Investment theories tend to assume that people make rational decisions. The reality, however, often differs significantly, as emotions, biases, social factors, and cognitive errors play a considerable ...

... using this financing option. We currently partner with Sberbank and plan to integrate Alfa-Bank by the end of the year. At the beginning of next year, we will start working with Tinkoff Bank. Our goal is to form a pool of 20 banking partners offering financial services, installment plans, and escrow accounts. The marketplace has been operating for a year. What are the preliminary results? Over the past year, 41,000 tons of petroleum products have been sold through the platform, generating approximately 2 billion rubles in revenue....