... surety for small businesses to the bank. With such a guarantor, the lender risks less and is more willing to issue money. Request a reasonable amount. The calculation of the required loan amount must be justified. If a small business with a turnover of 5 million rubles a year suddenly needs a loan of 50 million, the bank will be skeptical. Ask for an amount that is proportionate to the scale of your business and real needs. It is better to first get a slightly smaller loan, repay it successfully, and then apply ...

... purification of gold) Industrial companies that consume precious metals Initially, trades are expected to occur mainly between legal entities—major market players. This is due to the high value of lots: for example, 1 kg of gold currently costs over 8 million rubles. Therefore, the new mechanism is aimed at institutional and wholesale buyers, while individual investors typically prefer to invest in gold through unallocated metal accounts, exchange-traded funds, or futures rather than purchasing bars directly....

... expected returns. Our company, Open Oil Market, a commodity marketplace, has also chosen a pre-IPO strategy for entering the market. We are participants in the Skolkovo Foundation's compensation program, which provides for possible compensation of up to 20 million rubles. How to become a business angel? To become a business angel, you must have sufficient available funds that you are willing to invest, and preferably have experience in entrepreneurship. There are several steps that will help you start your path ...

... prospects for further development in this sector. Collective Investment Market on the Rise: Global Trends and Prospects Millions of private investors around the world are channeling their funds through collective investment vehicles – from traditional ... ... total number of management firms exceeded 300 by early 2025. By the end of 2024, the assets of Russian funds reached 24 trillion rubles. Closed-end funds (ZEPIFs) hold a significant market share, which wealthy investors use to manage capital domestically ...

..., bringing the annual figure to 7.4%, which is close to the Central Bank's forecast of 8.0–8.5%. Reuters 2. Legislative Initiatives: President Signs Several Laws: President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed a law halting debts on loans up to 10 million rubles for participants of the special operation if the enforcement proceedings were initiated before December 1, 2024. Laws concerning fines for document forgery for migrants and administrative punishments for the promotion of child-free ideologies have ...