... returned between Grab and GoTo reflects players' desire to optimize costs and strengthen positions through combined efforts. In the US and Europe, tech giants are also ramping up acquisitions of promising projects. Google recently completed a record acquisition ... ... keeping global trends in mind. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in collaboration with partners—targeting a volume of around 12 billion rubles, the funds will support dual-use ...

... growth, and improved living standards. Businesses believe that financial decisions concerning the key rate and other Central Bank tools should take into account the long-term interests of the national economy. What Does This Mean for Investors and Businesses?... ... where capital expenditures are exceptionally high. Opinion of Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of Open Oil Market "For us, as well as for many companies, the cost of capital plays a crucial role in strategic planning and implementing long-term projects....

... countries, the losses due to corruption exceed the volume of official development assistance by 10 times. This means that corruption actually neutralizes the efforts of the international community to combat poverty. According to research by the World Bank, more than 1 trillion US dollars are paid in bribes every year. This amount could be used to solve global problems such as hunger or climate change. In some countries, the level of corruption is so high that it actually becomes the norm for doing business and public administration....

... both institutional and retail — has significantly increased. Large companies are holding Bitcoin in their reserves, while banks and funds are launching products like ETFs and crypto custody services. At the consumer level, an increasing number of retail ... ... or new regulatory constraints could cool the market — participants are closely watching the adoption of crypto laws in the US and the implementation of rules in other regions. Nonetheless, the baseline scenario remains optimistic: in the absence of ...

... trends. Factors Influencing the Strengthening of the Ruble Stability of Foreign Policy Situation The early directives of the new US administration do not directly impact Russia, reducing tension and supporting the ruble's exchange rate. Geopolitical Improvements ... ... regarding Ukraine are lowering the risk premium and boosting investor confidence in the Russian currency. Actions of the Central Bank From January 15 to February 6, the Bank of Russia is increasing currency interventions in the market as part of its budgetary ...