... organizations); taxes. When operating in international markets, investors may face double taxation. Part of the tax goes to the government of the investor's home country, while additional taxes must be paid to the country where the brokerage firm is registered.... ... policyholders can make a one-time full payment or divide the amount into several equal parts; funds can be invested in various assets: bonds, stocks, mutual funds, etc.; there is a vast choice of investment avenues; investors benefit from preferential taxation,...

... subdued, creating room for cheaper credit. The regulator also improved the inflation forecast for the end of 2025 and allowed for the possibility of further rate cuts if current trends persist. Markets reacted ambiguously to the CBR's bold decision. Bonds saw an influx of buyers: OFZ yields fell on expectations of cheaper funding, increasing the attractiveness of government debt. However, stocks on the Moscow Exchange showed mixed dynamics throughout the day—several rate-sensitive sectors (such as energy and consumer sectors) received a boost, while bank stocks declined due to expectations of shrinking interest ...

... finance and DeFi are increasingly blurring: a consortium of European banks recently successfully tested the issuance of digital bonds via a blockchain platform, demonstrating the effectiveness of distributed ledger technology in classic financial instruments.... ... momentum that could persist into the second half of the year. Simultaneously, active engagement from regulators – from US government initiatives to unified rules in Europe – reduces uncertainty and lays the groundwork for broader cryptocurrency adoption ...

... memory and logic chip manufacturers in the second half of the year (for example, due to global construction of new factories and government support programs for the industry), the stock may gain upward momentum along with the entire sector. Conversely, any ... ... could reach new highs, while financial or industrial companies receive support from an improved GDP outlook. Meanwhile, gold and bonds are likely to remain calm, barring new inflationary threats. However, risks cannot be ignored. The key risk of the day is ...

... promising startups and technology enterprises, similar to the already announced special regime. Privatization of Key Assets. The government is advised to actively privatize stakes in large companies (e.g., Sberbank, VTB, Rosneft, etc.) and bring them to market ... ... market's 'capacity' and bring in capital inflows. Development of Financing Institutions. Stimulating the issuance of corporate bonds and funds will allow institutional investors (pension funds, insurance companies) to increase their portfolio share in non-financial ...