... What This Means for Retail Investors and the Stock Market? Starting January 1, 2025, the Central Bank of Russia will implement new regulations that restrict access to foreign securities for non-qualified investors. This decision has sparked discussions ... ... Central Bank aims to minimize potential losses for investors, especially given the unstable geopolitical situation and increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. By restricting access to foreign securities, the Central Bank seeks to shield non-qualified investors ...

... sales mechanism, qualified investors will be able to trade cryptocurrencies within the ruble jurisdiction. This could attract new capital to the sector — from private investment funds to companies looking to diversify their assets using crypto instruments.... ... access to indirect instruments (e.g., crypto ETFs or futures on crypto indexes). Furthermore, the geopolitical factor remains: sanctions may complicate the integration of the Russian crypto market into the global economy. Potential market participants should ...

... Market Volatility: The first months after an IPO may be accompanied by significant fluctuations in stock prices. Lack of Stable Profitability: Some companies at the IPO stage may not yet have achieved sustainable profitability. Geopolitical Instability: Sanctions and restrictions may reduce interest in Russian stocks in international markets. Comment from Open Oil Market Sergey Teryoshkin, founder of Open Oil Market, notes: "The growing popularity of IPOs indicates that Russian businesses are adapting to new conditions, finding ways to attract capital domestically. This is particularly relevant in an environment of high key rates and limited international opportunities. In 2025, the IPO market promises to become a key driver for the domestic economy, ...

... further proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East is critical for global nuclear stability. North Korea: A New Nuclear Player in East Asia North Korea (DPRK) is the most "junior" nuclear power. The first nuclear test in Pyongyang ... ... its own security and survival. Attempts by the international community to achieve denuclearization through negotiations and sanctions have yet to succeed. In response to North Korean tests, its neighbors are strengthening their defenses: Japan and South ...

... exporters. Geopolitics: UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting in New York dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical tensions remain a risk factor for markets: escalating hostilities, new sanctions initiatives, or statements from UNSC members can influence commodity prices (oil, grains) and investor sentiment. Particular attention will be paid to discussions about the humanitarian situation and implications of recent events, such as the ...