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Increase of Asset Threshold for Qualified Investors in Russia: What You Need to Know in 2025

... threshold for obtaining the status of a qualified investor will increase in two phases: From January 1, 2025: the threshold will rise from 6 million rubles to 12 million rubles. From January 1, 2026: the threshold will be set at 24 million rubles. This decision is made to align the threshold with current economic conditions, including accumulated inflation, and to prevent the formal acquisition of the status without an understanding of complex financial instruments. Alternative Ways to Obtain Status In addition to the property threshold, investors can obtain qualified status if they meet at least one of the following criteria: Education: possession of a higher economic or financial education....

Economic Events and Corporate Reports - Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - PMI Index and US Trade Balance

... overall market sentiment. However, disappointing reports or indications of slowing profit growth could trigger a wave of sell-offs in certain sectors. Investors will consider how well the reported numbers align with forecasts, adjusting their investment decisions as necessary. Conclusion August 5, 2025, is packed with events that could set the tone for financial markets. The published PMI indices and trade statistics will provide fresh insights regarding the health of the global economy, while corporate reports will reveal whether profit expectations are being met. The market's reaction to these data ...

The Central Bank of Russia acquires the Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange: goals, consequences and prospects

... more safely and efficiently, without fear of sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate. For my project, this opens up additional prospects, since a stable currency market makes it easier to plan settlements and long-term strategies. In my opinion, the decision to create its own currency platform shows that Russia is striving for maximum autonomy in the financial sector. This will have a positive impact on the country's investment attractiveness, because having its own currency exchange demonstrates the independence and stability of the economy. Supporting domestic financial transactions and reducing ...

Ethereum Price Forecast for May 2025

... interest from large investors in ETH has markedly increased. Firstly, following Bitcoin's successes, some public funds and companies have begun to include Ethereum in their reserves or investment products, viewing it as a foundational asset for the new financial sector (DeFi, Web3). Secondly, the possibility of approving a spot ETF for Ethereum in the U.S. is actively being discussed—regulators have already permitted futures ETFs on Ethereum, and the next step could be a spot fund. Expectations around such a decision create heightened interest: approving an ETF would open the Ethereum market to conservative institutional investors previously hesitant to make direct purchases of cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the successful network upgrade and transition to ...

The Fate of the Dollar and the Prospects for BRICS Currency: What's Behind Putin's Statements?

... “Vladimir Putin’s statements regarding the dollar and the BRICS currency highlight how critical the issue of economic independence has become for developing countries. In an environment where U.S. economic influence can exert strong pressure on the financial decisions of other nations, the necessity to seek alternative financial tools emerges. For businesses, especially in sectors like oil and gas, diversification of currency risks can serve as a strategic advantage. At Open Oil Market, we are focusing on ...