... interface, a wide range of assets, including stocks, bonds, ETFs and funds. Pros: Mobile application, analytical materials, access to IIS (individual investment account) with the possibility of tax deduction. Cons: High commission on certain types of transactions. 2. VTB My Investments Features: One of the largest platforms, offers access to a wide range of securities and funds. Pros: Support for long-term investments, shares of large Russian and international companies. Cons: The interface is less user-friendly for beginners than some other platforms. 3. Sberbank Investments Features: Sberbank platform with access to shares, bonds and funds, integration with the banking application. Pros: Easy ...

... legal aspects. Incorrect risk assessment or inattention to legal nuances can lead to significant losses and problems after the transaction. In this article, I will share the key aspects that need to be taken into account when buying a business and give ... ... Particular attention should be paid to contracts with key clients and suppliers. Operational audit Evaluating the company's internal business processes, production facilities, technologies, personnel and other operational aspects will help to understand ...

... an issue of new shares to raise capital or a sale of shares of existing shareholders. They also develop the structure of the transaction and offer optimal conditions for attracting investors. 5. Legal and regulatory support Underwriters help the company ... ... market. For example, in 2020, consortiums were used for the IPOs of Sberbank and Yandex, including several large Russian and international investment banks and brokers, such as FINAM, VTB Capital, Alfa-Bank, and Renaissance Capital. This allowed them ...

... stablecoin pegged to the dollar 1:1 (market capitalization of about $80 billion). Widely used by traders for storing funds and settling between various cryptocurrencies. Binance Coin (BNB) - the native token of the Binance exchange (around $750). Used to pay transaction fees on the Binance platform and in Binance Smart Chain applications; in demand due to the growth of the Binance ecosystem. XRP (XRP) - the token of Ripple (around $3). One of the largest crypto assets designed to expedite international payments. Its price is influenced by Ripple's legal disputes with the SEC. USD Coin (USDC) - the second-largest stablecoin (market capitalization of around $30 billion), also backed by $1 reserves. Popular among institutional investors due ...

... sanctions could bring the ruble back to prominence, creating new opportunities for currency traders and significantly increasing transaction volumes in the Russian financial market. Potential for Western Banks Western banks may reconsider their access to ... ... Russian assets. In recent years, Russian companies and government bonds have been available only on a limited basis, forcing many international investors to refrain from investing in Russian assets. However, with the possibility of sanctions being lifted, ...