... gold in the form of bullion in the third quarter of 2025. Trades will be conducted on a “one lot — one bar” basis in a spot trading environment. Initially, the exchange will offer two types of gold bars: metric bars weighing 1 kg and standard bank bars weighing approximately 12 kg. To facilitate settlements and metal delivery, the exchange is engaging a Supply and Storage Center that is undergoing accreditation by the Bank of Russia to obtain the status of a commodity delivery operator. Trade ...

On November 11, the U.S. honors Veterans Day, which influences trading activity on American and international markets. While stock exchanges remain open, the closure of banks and financial institutions leads to reduced liquidity, creating unique conditions that can impact stock indices, commodities, and currencies. This article explores how Veterans Day affects markets worldwide and offers insights for Russian investors ...

... Ripple's Partnerships and XRP's Use in International Payments. The fundamental value of XRP is largely determined by its use in real business for cross-border payments. Over the past few years, Ripple has built an extensive network of partners among banks and payment systems worldwide. As early as 2017, financial giants such as American Express and Santander were testing RippleNet to accelerate payments between the U.S. and Europe. In 2018, the National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, one of the ...

... health and reduce Russia's dependence on foreign supplies in the medical field. Renewal of financial services cooperation with India: India, in an effort to strengthen trade ties and increase trade turnover, has agreed to partially lift restrictions on banking operations. This allows Russian banks to participate more actively in Indian financial markets and provides an opportunity for easier transactions between the countries, which in turn stimulates mutual exports and imports. Permission for Iranian ...

The Central Bank of Russia proposes changes to the IPO procedure to enhance transparency and convenience for retail investors. New requirements include improved disclosure of information, as well as the introduction of forecast indicators and new investor protection ...