... own infrastructure is increasing. The purchase of the Saint Petersburg Currency Exchange allows the Central Bank to create an independent system that can support currency transactions without the participation of international intermediaries, ensuring financial stability. Our own currency platform will allow: To increase access to foreign currencies for companies and individuals in Russia; To support currency trading even under sanctions, which is especially important for large importing and exporting companies; To reduce dependence on foreign exchanges and hubs, ensuring the independence of the currency ...

... or future needs; Investment companies, predominantly represented by funds—be they investment, mutual, unit, or trust funds. The primary focus of such funds is to manage capital with the aim of preserving and increasing its value. All these types of financial intermediaries qualify as collective investors; however, investment companies play a central role in conducting investment activities, followed closely by non-government pension funds and insurance firms. Investor deposits are characterized as long-term savings, aimed at capital preservation. For instance, in Western ...

From July 28 to August 1, 2025, a series of significant economic events are expected that will impact the global financial market and corporate strategies. Investors will closely monitor reports from major companies and statistics related to key macroeconomic indicators. Focus will be on the PMI index, unemployment data, inflation rates, and decisions by the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates. The published reports could considerably affect stock ...

... 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. In the context ... ... high key interest rate, business prospects become significantly more complicated. We see that any movement towards coordinating financial policy with the interests of the national economy could strengthen the Russian market, making it more resilient and ...

... companies to be particularly interesting for investment: Microsoft; Coursera; Facebook; Uber. To make an informed decision, it's worth examining the investment prospects of each of them in detail. Microsoft Microsoft has long been one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a brand capitalization exceeding $1 trillion. The value of its shares has reached record levels, driven by a recently disclosed financial report. The brand's revenue exceeded all expectations, with an increase of nearly 15% in 2021, surpassing $30 billion. Microsoft’s net profit was nearly $9 billion, with the stock price hitting $1.15 per share. The company owes much of its ...